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  1. Dashboard enhancements and bug fixes

    Converts SQL datasets to local metric views and adds parameter support to Genie Code.

  2. The counter_diff SQL window function is now available

    Calculates differences between consecutive cumulative counter values, available in Databricks Runtime 19 and above.

  3. Window measures on a numeric index column in metric views

    Supports unitless offset and ranges on consecutive integer columns, useful for non-calendar periods like fiscal weeks.

  4. Dashboard enhancements

    Supports more Tableau calculations and relationship-scoped filters.

  5. Genie Code adds conversation controls

    Lets you fork conversations, use /btw for side questions, and edit earlier messages.

  6. See which chunks support each ai_search answer (Beta)

    Added generate_citations option to show supporting chunks.

  7. Run the change, do not just read it. Hands-on labs in your own Databricks workspace, graded when you submit. Browse labs
  8. time_bucket SQL function aligns timestamps to fixed-width time buckets

    Replaces date_trunc for non-calendar units, requires origin and width parameters.

  9. Dashboard enhancements and bug fixes

    Embedded dashboards now have filter APIs, and ranked table calculations are imported from Power BI and Tableau.

  10. Genie Code scheduled tasks are now generally available

    Runs prompts on a recurring schedule, producing a continuable Genie chat with results.

  11. Genie Code scheduled tasks will soon be available by default for workspaces with the compliance security profile enabled Coming soon

    Replaces manual runs of recurring analysis tasks. Available in October 2026.

  12. Dashboard enhancements and bug fixes

    Hides pages from published view, adds path map visualization and customizable table column header alignment.

  13. Genie Code for AI Runtime (Public Preview)

    Generates distributed training code and resolves environment issues. Requires AI Runtime.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  14. Genie Code is now available as a Lakeflow Jobs task (Beta)

    Runs prompts autonomously, reading upstream outputs and calling tools as needed, returning a conversation link.

  15. Dashboard enhancements and bug fixes

    Import from Power BI and Tableau is now generally available. Larger Excel downloads support up to 1 million rows.

  16. Choose an effort level in Genie Code

    Sets balance between response quality and cost, defaults to Auto for highest quality.

  17. Genie Code supports file uploads

    Uploads are used as chat context, see Attach files for details.

  18. Dashboard enhancements and bug fixes

    Removes duplicate subscribers from dashboard schedules, fixes duplicate emails and import issues.

  19. REPLACE USING flows for standalone streaming tables (Beta)

    Replaces rows matching specified key columns, requires SEQUENCE BY column.

  20. Get this table by email. One Monday mail covering the week, filtered to the clouds and products you run. Weekly digest
  21. Alert system tables are in Public Preview

    Contains alerts and alert_evaluation_history tables for auditing and monitoring.

  22. Change data feed on materialized views (Beta)

    Requires Databricks Runtime 18 LTS or above. Enables replication to external destinations.

  23. Dashboard enhancements and bug fixes

    Supports rich text formatting in widget titles and descriptions. Adds run history for schedules.

  24. Genie Code web search is in Beta

    Searches the public web for current info, disabled by default.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(unknown)
  25. Format AI/BI dashboard widget titles and descriptions with rich text

    Supports text styling, links, and tables via toolbar or markdown.

  26. Full page Genie Code is now generally available

    Runs multiple chats in parallel, with notebooks and files as tabs.

  27. Automatic cost attribution for materialized views and streaming tables in Databricks SQL

    Inherits custom tags from enclosing SQL warehouse environment for billing.

  28. Dashboard enhancements and bug fixes

    Genie Code now creates dashboard relationships from imported BI files and supports full undo and redo.

  29. Dashboard enhancements and bug fixes

    Adds image widget, improves multi-select filters, and fixes cross-filtering and scrollbar bugs. Genie Code for dashboard authoring is now generally available.

  30. Genie Code scheduled tasks are in Beta

    Runs prompts on a recurring schedule, producing a continuable Genie chat with results.

  31. Warehouse-level statement timeouts (Beta)

    Set via statement_timeout field in Create or Update warehouse APIs.

  32. Dashboard enhancements and bug fixes

    Git folders are now generally available, and schedules can be run on demand.

  33. Dashboard enhancements and bug fixes

    Import BI files uses Genie Code, supports Power BI and Tableau reports.

  34. Databricks SQL alerts are now available by default for workspaces with the compliance security profile enabled

    Supports all compliance security profile standards, monitors data and KPIs via scheduled queries.

  35. Dashboard enhancements and bug fixes

    Imports Power BI and Tableau reports as AI/BI dashboards. Adds STRING_AGG function for concatenating strings.

  36. Dashboard relationships (Public Preview)

    Builds complex multi-fact data models for AI/BI dashboards.

  37. Lakehouse Real-Time (Beta)

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

  38. MATCH_RECOGNIZE is now in Beta

    Requires enabling Match Recognize preview in workspace settings.

  39. 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.

  40. Metric view parameters are now in Public Preview

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

  41. Dashboard enhancements and bug fixes

    Annotations can be driven by data or calculations, and 6 new preset themes are available.

  42. Genie Code system table now counts only user-submitted interactions

    Excludes background and automated requests, such as autocomplete and quick-fix suggestions.

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