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  1. Unit testing for pipelines (Beta)

    Validates Python and SQL transformations against mock data. Requires Lakeflow Pipelines Editor.

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  2. Databricks Runtime maintenance updates (07/24)

    Includes bug fixes, security patches, and performance improvements for versions 13.3 to 18.2.

    #Databricks Runtime
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  3. C++ SDK for the Zerobus Ingest connector is now available in Beta

    Supports JSON and Protocol Buffers for ingesting into Unity Catalog Delta tables.

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  4. Databricks Runtime 18 and Databricks Runtime 18 for Machine Learning have transitioned to LTS

    Receives 3 years of stability and security fixes.

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  5. Databricks Runtime 19 and Databricks Runtime 19 for Machine Learning are now generally available

    Powered by Apache Spark 4.2.0.

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  6. Databricks Runtime 19: July 23, 2026

    Enables Arrow-optimized Python UDFs by default, changing type-coercion behavior.

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  8. Override the REPLACE WHERE predicate for a single refresh

    Adds a WHERE clause to the REFRESH STREAMING TABLE command. Applies to standalone streaming tables with FLOW REPLACE WHERE clause.

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  9. Reddit Ads connector is now available in Beta

    Ingests advertising campaign data and performance metrics from Reddit Ads into Databricks.

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  10. Warehouse-level statement timeouts (Beta)

    Set via statement_timeout field in Create or Update warehouse APIs.

    #Databricks SQL
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  11. Anthropic managed ingestion connector (Beta)

    Ingests Compliance API data, including audit activity and Claude chats, into Databricks.

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  12. Query-based connectors in Lakeflow Connect will soon be available by default for workspaces with the compliance security profile enabled Coming soon

    Replaces CDC configuration, supports Oracle, Teradata, and others.

    #Lakeflow#Security
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  13. Change to default pipeline editor for workspaces with the compliance security profile enabled Coming soon

    Replaces legacy editor, removing it in August.

    #Lakeflow#Security
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  14. Strac connector (Beta)

    Ingests Strac data-security audit events using a Strac API key.

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  15. Behavior changes for continuous jobs and pipelines Coming soon

    Configures continuous schedule from pipeline page, wrapping pipeline in a continuous job. Replaces pipeline's built-in continuous setting for new pipelines.

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  16. REPLACE WHERE flows are now generally available

    Replaces full table reprocessing with row-level updates based on a predicate.

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  17. July 6, 2026

    Updates from Databricks Runtime 18, adds Spark Declarative Pipelines and IP address functions.

    #Serverless
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  18. Standard performance mode is now supported for materialized view or streaming table refreshes in jobs

    Consumes fewer DBUs when Performance optimized setting is off.

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  19. Lakeflow Connect row filtering is now generally available

    Works like a SQL WHERE clause, applies to initial and incremental updates.

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  21. Veeva Vault connector (Beta)

    Ingests standard and custom objects from Veeva using OAuth 2.0 M2M auth.

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  22. Lakehouse Real-Time (Beta)

    Delivers sub-second SQL read queries against Unity Catalog tables. Built for low-latency workloads.

    #Databricks SQL
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  23. MATCH_RECOGNIZE is now in Beta

    Requires enabling Match Recognize preview in workspace settings.

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  24. Run a subset of job tasks with their dependencies

    Add + modifier to task key to include dependencies, usable via UI, API, or CLI.

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  25. Databricks Runtime maintenance updates (06/29)

    Includes bug fixes, security patches, and performance improvements for versions 13.3 to 18.2.

    #Databricks Runtime
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  26. Databricks SQL version 2026.20 is now available in Preview

    Adds IP address functions, NEAREST BY join type, and QUALIFY clause, with fixes for MERGE WITH SCHEMA EVOLUTION.

    #Databricks SQL
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  27. SQL alert task in Lakeflow Jobs is now generally available

    Evaluates a Databricks SQL alert as part of a Lakeflow Job, returning its state for downstream tasks.

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  28. Databricks Runtime 19 (Beta): June 26, 2026

    Restricts environment variables and Spark configurations in standard access mode. Removes previously allowed settings.

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  29. Metric view parameters are now in Public Preview

    binds values at query time, replacing separate views per variant.

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  30. Microsoft Dynamics 365 connector (GA)

    Ingests CRM and ERP data into Databricks using Azure Synapse Link.

    #Lakeflow
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  31. Change the owner of standalone pipeline streaming tables and materialized views

    Uses ALTER STREAMING TABLE and ALTER MATERIALIZED VIEW with SET OWNER TO. Applies to standalone pipeline datasets in Databricks SQL.

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  32. Standalone pipeline materialized views support expectations

    Validates records in materialized views using CONSTRAINT clause. Replaces manual validation in standalone pipelines.

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  33. Square managed ingestion connector (Beta)

    Ingests point-of-sale data like payments and orders from Square into Databricks.

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  34. Wiz Audit Logs managed ingestion connector (Beta)

    Ingests Wiz audit log entries, issues, and vulnerability findings into Databricks.

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  35. Netskope Logs managed ingestion connector (Beta)

    Ingests Netskope event and alert logs into Databricks.

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  36. Incremental ingestion for Workday Reports (Beta)

    Ingests only changed rows since last pipeline run if a cursor column is configured.

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  37. Salesforce Marketing Cloud managed ingestion connector (Beta)

    Ingests campaigns, journeys, and email events from Salesforce Marketing Cloud into Databricks.

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  38. AUTO CDC flows for streaming tables in Databricks SQL are generally available

    Automatically handles out-of-order records as SCD type 1 or 2, replacing complex MERGE INTO logic.

    #Data Engineering#Databricks SQL
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  39. Databricks Runtime 19 and Databricks Runtime 19 for Machine Learning are in Beta

    Powered by Apache Spark 4.2.0.

    #Databricks Runtime
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  40. Databricks Runtime 19 (Beta): June 15, 2026

    Replaces JDK 17 with JDK 21, removes 90 Python packages.

    #Databricks Runtime
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  41. Databricks Runtime 18: June 10, 2026

    Adds Spark Declarative Pipelines and IP address functions, requires no changes to existing setups.

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  42. Lakehouse Replay (Beta)

    Automatically replays serverless workloads against upcoming runtime releases. Requires no setup.

    #Data Engineering#Databricks SQL
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