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  1. Lakebase is now generally available

    Includes autoscaling and point-in-time recovery.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  2. Manage Lakebase from the Lakebase App

    Replaces Compute tab navigation in Lakehouse UI, accessed via apps switcher.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  3. Create skills for Databricks Assistant

    Extends Databricks Assistant with domain-specific tasks, following the open Agent Skills standard.

  4. Databricks Assistant Agent mode is now in Public Preview

    Automates multiple steps from a single prompt, using Azure OpenAI or Anthropic.

  5. Connect to Lakebase from the SQL editor with read-write access

    Supports full read-write access, see documentation for setup.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  6. Lakebase metrics dashboard

    Monitors system and database health with metrics like RAM and CPU usage.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  7. Run the change, do not just read it. Hands-on labs in your own Databricks workspace, graded when you submit. Browse labs
  8. Lakebase ACL support

    Grants CAN CREATE or CAN MANAGE permissions from project settings.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  9. Lakebase now in Public Preview

    Introduces autoscaling compute and database branching on AWS. Free until January 2026.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  10. Databricks SQL version 2025.35 is rolling out in Current

    Includes new features, see documentation for details.

  11. Databricks SQL alerts are now in Public Preview

    Offers a new editing experience, replacing the previous version.

  12. Convert foreign tables to Unity Catalog managed or external tables (Public Preview)

    Requires Databricks Runtime 17.0 LTS or above. Uses ALTER TABLE SET MANAGED or SET EXTERNAL.

  13. SQL Editor visualization fix

    Tooltips now display in front of the legend.

  14. Databricks Assistant Agent mode can now use models served through Anthropic on Databricks

    Requires partner-powered AI features to be enabled. Uses endpoints hosted by Databricks.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  15. Databricks SQL version 2025.35 is now available in Preview

    Adds EXECUTE IMMEDIATE constant expressions and LIMIT ALL for recursive CTEs.

  16. Lakebase (Beta) now available

    Adds autoscaling and database branching on AWS, separate from Public Preview.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  17. New alert editing experience

    Replaces old editor with a multi-tab editor for unified workflow.

  18. Visualizations fix

    Fixes legend selection for charts with aliased series names in SQL editor and notebooks.

  19. The Data Science Agent can now also use models served through Anthropic on Databricks

    Uses models served through Anthropic when partner-powered AI features are enabled. Requires partner-powered AI features to be enabled.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(unknown)
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  21. Notebook improvements

    Cell execution minimap appears in right margin, supports up to 100MB notebooks.

  22. Semantic metadata in metric views

    Requires YAML 1.1 and Databricks Runtime 17.3 or higher.

  23. Databricks SQL version 2025.30 is now available in Preview

    Adds LIKE operator support for UTF8 collations and ST_ExteriorRing function.

  24. Databricks Assistant Agent mode: Data Science Agent is in Beta

    Orchestrates multi-step workflows from a single prompt, building entire notebooks for tasks like EDA and machine learning.

  25. OLTP Database tab renamed to Lakebase Postgres in Compute section

    Used to create and manage Lakebase database instances, replacing OLTP Database tab.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  26. Default warehouse setting is now available in Beta

    Applied across SQL editor, AI/BI dashboards, and other tools, with optional user override.

  27. Lakebase synced tables supports syncing Apache Iceberg and foreign tables in Snapshot mode

    Syncs Iceberg and foreign tables in Snapshot mode, requiring a supported Databricks runtime.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  28. Budget policy support for Lakebase database instances and synced tables (Public Preview)

    Tags database instances and synced tables for billing attribution, also supports custom tags for compute usage.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  29. Data type mapping update for Lakebase synced tables

    Newly created synced tables map TIMESTAMP to TIMESTAMP WITH TIMEZONE. Existing tables still use TIMESTAMP WITHOUT TIMEZONE.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  30. Databricks Assistant integrated with compute

    Creates compute resources, pools, and policies, and answers questions about them. Available on some compute pages.

  31. Databricks SQL version 2025.25 is rolling out in Current

    Rolls out from August 20th to August 28th, 2025.

  32. Declarative Automation Bundles support for Lakebase database resources

    Defines Lakebase database catalogs, instances, and synced tables for one-command deployment. Starts instances immediately upon bundle deployment.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  33. Databricks-hosted models for Assistant are now GA

    Available on all cloud platforms at no extra cost.

  34. Databricks SQL version 2025.25 is now available in Preview

    Adds recursive common table expressions and spatial SQL expressions.

  35. Fixed timeout handling for materialized views and streaming tables

    New views and tables apply warehouse timeout, existing ones require CREATE OR REFRESH. Default timeout is 2 days.

  36. New SQL editor is generally available

    Provides a unified authoring environment with features like real-time collaboration and enhanced Databricks Assistant integration.

  37. Databricks Assistant: User and workspace instructions now available

    Custom instructions can be added by users or admins, applying to all Assistant experiences.

  38. Lakebase Public Preview enabled by default

    No admin enablement required, can be disabled by admins.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  39. Edit mode in Assistant does multi-cell code refactoring and more

    Performs reasoning and editing across multiple cells without manual intervention.

  40. Databricks Terraform provider supports Lakebase resources

    Creates database catalogs, instances, and synced tables with infrastructure as code.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  41. Preset date ranges for parameters in the SQL editor

    Includes options like This week, Last 30 days, and Last year for timestamp and date parameters.

  42. Synced tables are now metered and billed

    Metering is automatic, usage is tracked in system.billing.usage.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)

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