Databricks Photon and Spark SQL in Advanced Database Systems - Lecture 18

Explore the intricacies of Databricks Photon and Spark SQL in this comprehensive lecture from Carnegie Mellon University's Advanced Database Systems course. Delve into the architecture, optimization techniques, and performance improvements of these cutting-edge data processing technologies. Learn from Professor Andy Pavlo as he presents detailed slides and notes covering the evolution of Spark SQL, the introduction of Photon, and their impact on big data analytics. Gain valuable insights into the latest advancements in distributed query processing and how they are reshaping the landscape of modern database systems.