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How to derive the schema of a JSON string in PySpark

The schema_of_json function in PySpark is used to derive the schema of a JSON string. This schema can then be…

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Reversing strings in PySpark

PySpark, the Python API for Apache Spark, is a powerful tool for large-scale data processing. In this guide, we explore…

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Duplicating rows or values in a DataFrame

Data repetition in PySpark involves duplicating rows or values in a DataFrame to meet specific data analysis requirements. This process…

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PySpark function that is used to convert angle measures from degrees to radians.

Within its extensive library of functions, radians plays a crucial role for users dealing with trigonometric operations. The radians function in…

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PySpark function that is used to extract the quarter from a given date.

The quarter function in PySpark is used to extract the quarter from a given date, aiding in the analysis and…

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Raising each element of a column to the power of a specified value in PySpark

In PySpark, the pow function is used to raise each element of a column to the power of a specified…

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Dividing an ordered dataset into a specified number of approximately equal segments using PySpark

The ntile function in PySpark is used for dividing an ordered dataset into a specified number of approximately equal segments,…

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How to find the date of the first occurrence of a specified weekday after a given date.

PySpark, the Python API for Apache Spark, offers a plethora of functions for handling big data efficiently. One such function…

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Replacing NaN (Not a Number) values with a specified value in a column : nanvl

The nanvl function in PySpark is used to replace NaN (Not a Number) values with a specified value in a…

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Computing the average value of a numeric column in PySpark

The mean function in PySpark is used to compute the average value of a numeric column. This function is part…

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