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What does the DataFrame.fillna() function do in PySpark?
What does the DataFrame.fillna() function do in PySpark?
- Partition a large dataset into smaller files based on one or multiple columns
- Execute an input function on each element of an RDD
- Rotate or transpose data from one column into multiple columns
- Replace NULL/None values with specified constant literal values (correct)
What is the purpose of the PySpark pivot() function?
What is the purpose of the PySpark pivot() function?
- Replace NULL/None values with zero(0) in DataFrame columns
- Store key-value pairs similarly to Python Dictionary
- Partition a large dataset into smaller files based on one or multiple columns
- Rotate/transpose data from one column into multiple DataFrame columns (correct)
How is the partitionBy() function in PySpark utilized?
How is the partitionBy() function in PySpark utilized?
- Store key-value pairs similarly to Python Dictionary
- Replace NULL/None values on DataFrame columns with zero(0)
- Partition a large dataset into smaller files based on one or multiple columns (correct)
- Rotate/transpose data from one column into multiple DataFrame columns
What data type does MapType in PySpark represent?
What data type does MapType in PySpark represent?
In PySpark, what is the main purpose of DataFrameNaFunctions.fill()?
In PySpark, what is the main purpose of DataFrameNaFunctions.fill()?
What action does the foreach() function perform in PySpark?
What action does the foreach() function perform in PySpark?
What does the PySpark select() function do?
What does the PySpark select() function do?
What is the purpose of the PySpark collect() operation?
What is the purpose of the PySpark collect() operation?
What happens when retrieving larger datasets with PySpark collect()?
What happens when retrieving larger datasets with PySpark collect()?
What is the purpose of the PySpark withColumn() function?
What is the purpose of the PySpark withColumn() function?
How can you rename a DataFrame column in PySpark?
How can you rename a DataFrame column in PySpark?
What does the PySpark filter() function do?
What does the PySpark filter() function do?
Which PySpark transformation function is used to remove duplicate rows from a DataFrame based on selected columns?
Which PySpark transformation function is used to remove duplicate rows from a DataFrame based on selected columns?
Which PySpark function is used to sort DataFrame by ascending or descending order based on single or multiple columns?
Which PySpark function is used to sort DataFrame by ascending or descending order based on single or multiple columns?
What is the purpose of PySpark groupBy() function?
What is the purpose of PySpark groupBy() function?
Which PySpark transformation is used to combine two DataFrames based on a common key similar to SQL JOIN?
Which PySpark transformation is used to combine two DataFrames based on a common key similar to SQL JOIN?
Which PySpark transformation is used to merge two DataFrames with different schemas based on column names?
Which PySpark transformation is used to merge two DataFrames with different schemas based on column names?
What is a UDF in PySpark?
What is a UDF in PySpark?
Which PySpark function is used to chain custom transformations on a DataFrame?
Which PySpark function is used to chain custom transformations on a DataFrame?
Which PySpark function is used to apply a transformation function on every element of a DataFrame and returns a new RDD?
Which PySpark function is used to apply a transformation function on every element of a DataFrame and returns a new RDD?
Which PySpark transformation operation is used to flatten the DataFrame after applying a function on every element?
Which PySpark transformation operation is used to flatten the DataFrame after applying a function on every element?
What is the purpose of the PySpark foreach() operation?
What is the purpose of the PySpark foreach() operation?
In PySpark, the MapType data type is used to represent a Python tuple.
In PySpark, the MapType data type is used to represent a Python tuple.
The PySpark partitionBy() function can partition a large dataset into smaller files based on multiple columns.
The PySpark partitionBy() function can partition a large dataset into smaller files based on multiple columns.
The PySpark pivot() function transposes data from multiple columns into a single column.
The PySpark pivot() function transposes data from multiple columns into a single column.
PySpark's foreach() function returns a new RDD after applying a transformation function on each element of the input RDD.
PySpark's foreach() function returns a new RDD after applying a transformation function on each element of the input RDD.
The PySpark fillna() function can replace NULL/None values with a custom constant literal value.
The PySpark fillna() function can replace NULL/None values with a custom constant literal value.
PySpark MapType comprises four fields: keyType, valueType, valueContainsNull, and keyContainsNull.
PySpark MapType comprises four fields: keyType, valueType, valueContainsNull, and keyContainsNull.
The PySpark withColumn() function can be used to rename columns in a DataFrame.
The PySpark withColumn() function can be used to rename columns in a DataFrame.
The PySpark select() function can only be used to select a single column from a DataFrame.
The PySpark select() function can only be used to select a single column from a DataFrame.
Calling the collect() function in PySpark always results in an OutOfMemoryError for large datasets.
Calling the collect() function in PySpark always results in an OutOfMemoryError for large datasets.
The PySpark filter() function and where() clause operate differently based on the given condition.
The PySpark filter() function and where() clause operate differently based on the given condition.
By default, the PySpark filter() function returns a new DataFrame with all the rows that meet the specified condition.
By default, the PySpark filter() function returns a new DataFrame with all the rows that meet the specified condition.
The PySpark withColumnRenamed() function can only rename one DataFrame column at a time.
The PySpark withColumnRenamed() function can only rename one DataFrame column at a time.
In PySpark, the distinct() transformation function is used to sort a DataFrame by ascending or descending order based on single or multiple columns.
In PySpark, the distinct() transformation function is used to sort a DataFrame by ascending or descending order based on single or multiple columns.
PySpark Joins support all basic join types available in traditional SQL, such as INNER, LEFT OUTER, RIGHT OUTER, LEFT ANTI, LEFT SEMI, CROSS, and SELF JOIN.
PySpark Joins support all basic join types available in traditional SQL, such as INNER, LEFT OUTER, RIGHT OUTER, LEFT ANTI, LEFT SEMI, CROSS, and SELF JOIN.
In PySpark, the DataFrameNaFunctions.fill() function replaces null values in DataFrame columns with specified scalar values.
In PySpark, the DataFrameNaFunctions.fill() function replaces null values in DataFrame columns with specified scalar values.
PySpark map() is an action operation that returns a new RDD by applying a transformation function on every element of the RDD.
PySpark map() is an action operation that returns a new RDD by applying a transformation function on every element of the RDD.
PySpark's distinct() function returns the first occurrence of a duplicate row, thus preserving the original order of the DataFrame.
PySpark's distinct() function returns the first occurrence of a duplicate row, thus preserving the original order of the DataFrame.
PySpark's unionByName() transformation can be used to merge two DataFrames with a different number of columns, given that allowMissingColumns parameter is set to True.
PySpark's unionByName() transformation can be used to merge two DataFrames with a different number of columns, given that allowMissingColumns parameter is set to True.
PySpark's flatMap() transformation operation performs a function and returns a new RDD/DataFrame without flattening the array or map-type DataFrame columns.
PySpark's flatMap() transformation operation performs a function and returns a new RDD/DataFrame without flattening the array or map-type DataFrame columns.
PySpark's groupBy() function is used to perform count, sum, average, minimum, and maximum functions on aggregated data.
PySpark's groupBy() function is used to perform count, sum, average, minimum, and maximum functions on aggregated data.
PySpark's transform() function is an action operation that chains custom transformations and returns a new DataFrame.
PySpark's transform() function is an action operation that chains custom transformations and returns a new DataFrame.
PySpark's UDF feature is used to extend the built-in capabilities of Spark SQL & DataFrame and allows users to create their own custom functions for specific use-cases.
PySpark's UDF feature is used to extend the built-in capabilities of Spark SQL & DataFrame and allows users to create their own custom functions for specific use-cases.
Study Notes
PySpark Functions
foreach()
- An action operation that iterates over each element in a DataFrame or RDD
- Executes a function on each element without returning a value
- Similar to a for loop with advanced concepts
Data Manipulation
fillna()
- Replaces NULL/None values in DataFrame columns with specified values (e.g., zero, empty string, space)
- Can be used with multiple columns
pivot()
- Rotates data from one column into multiple columns and back using unpivot()
- An aggregation function that transposes values from one column into distinct columns
partitionBy()
- Divides a large dataset (DataFrame) into smaller files based on one or multiple columns
- Used when writing to disk
MapType
- A data type to represent Python dictionaries (dict) and store key-value pairs
- Comprises three fields: keyType (DataType), valueType (DataType), and valueContainsNull (BooleanType)
select()
- Selects single, multiple, or all columns from a DataFrame
- Returns a new DataFrame with selected columns
- Can be used with column indices or nested columns
collect()
- An action operation that retrieves all elements of a dataset (from all nodes) to the driver node
- Should be used with smaller datasets after filtering or grouping to avoid OutOfMemory errors
withColumn()
- Changes values, converts data types, creates new columns, and more
- Examples include renaming columns, creating new columns, and applying functions
Filtering and Sorting
filter()
- Filters rows from RDD/DataFrame based on a condition or SQL expression
- Returns a new DataFrame or RDD with only the rows that meet the condition
- Can be used with the where() clause
distinct() and dropDuplicates()
- Remove duplicate rows (all columns) from DataFrame or drop rows based on selected columns
- Return a new DataFrame
sort() and orderBy()
- Sorts DataFrame by ascending or descending order based on single or multiple columns
- Can also be done using PySpark SQL sorting functions
Grouping and Joining
groupBy()
- Collects identical data into groups on DataFrame and performs count, sum, avg, min, max functions on the grouped data
- Similar to SQL GROUP BY clause
join()
- Combines two DataFrames and supports various join types (e.g., INNER, LEFT OUTER, RIGHT OUTER)
- Involves data shuffling across the network
union() and unionAll()
- Merge two or more DataFrames of the same schema or structure
- Can be used with PySpark's unionByName() function, which takes an allowMissingColumns parameter
User-Defined Functions (UDF)
- Extend PySpark's built-in capabilities
- Can be created and used with DataFrame select(), withColumn(), and SQL
- Allow custom functions to be applied to columns
Transformations
transform()
- Chains custom transformations and returns a new DataFrame
- Used to apply functions to columns
map()
- Applies a transformation function (lambda) to every element of RDD/DataFrame
- Returns a new RDD
flatMap()
- Flattens RDD/DataFrame (array/map DataFrame columns) after applying a function to every element
- Returns a new PySpark RDD/DataFrame
sample()
- Retrieves a random sampling subset from a large dataset
- Offers multiple methods (e.g., DataFrame.sample(), RDD.sample(), RDD.takeSample())
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Learn about PySpark's select() function used for selecting single, multiple, or nested columns from a DataFrame and how collect() is used to retrieve all elements from the dataset to the driver node. Use collect() on smaller datasets typically after operations like filter(), group(), etc.