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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. The Azure Databricks Excel Add-in is now generally available

    Connects Excel to Azure Databricks workspace for querying and data import. Enables Live query for pivot tables.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  6. The Databricks Excel Add-in is now generally available

    Connects Excel to Databricks workspace for querying and data import. Enables live query for pivot tables.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(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. See which chunks support each ai_search answer (Beta)

    Added generate_citations option to show supporting chunks.

  9. time_bucket SQL function aligns timestamps to fixed-width time buckets

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

  10. Dashboard enhancements and bug fixes

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

  11. Automatic change data feed is now generally available

    Requires Databricks Runtime 19 or above with row tracking enabled. Makes MERGE and UPDATE operations about 15% faster.

  12. Databricks Runtime 19: September 1, 2026

    Replaces manual change data feed enablement, requires row tracking enabled.

  13. Databricks Runtime maintenance updates (09/01)

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

  14. Dashboard enhancements and bug fixes

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

  15. Connect to the Databricks Genie app in Microsoft Teams with your workspace URL (Public Preview)

    Replaces server hostname with workspace URL for connection.

  16. Dashboard enhancements and bug fixes

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

  17. Dashboard enhancements and bug fixes

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

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

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

  19. Alert system tables are in Public Preview

    Contains alerts and alert_evaluation_history tables for auditing and monitoring.

  20. Get this table by email. One Monday mail covering the week, filtered to the clouds and products you run. Weekly digest
  21. Change data feed on materialized views (Beta)

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

  22. Dashboard enhancements and bug fixes

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

  23. Genie One is now available in Google Sheets

    Queries governed data in natural language, importing results as native rows and columns.

  24. Genie One is now available in Microsoft Excel

    Queries governed data in natural language, importing results as native rows and columns.

  25. Databricks Runtime maintenance updates (08/04)

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

  26. Format AI/BI dashboard widget titles and descriptions with rich text

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

  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. Databricks Runtime maintenance updates (07/24)

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

  30. 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.

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

    Receives 3 years of stability and security fixes.

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

    Powered by Apache Spark 4.2.0.

  33. Databricks Runtime 19: July 23, 2026

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

  34. Warehouse-level statement timeouts (Beta)

    Set via statement_timeout field in Create or Update warehouse APIs.

  35. Dashboard enhancements and bug fixes

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

  36. Dashboard enhancements and bug fixes

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

  37. 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.

  38. Dashboard enhancements and bug fixes

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

  39. Dashboard relationships (Public Preview)

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

  40. Lakehouse Real-Time (Beta)

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

  41. MATCH_RECOGNIZE is now in Beta

    Requires enabling Match Recognize preview in workspace settings.

  42. Databricks Runtime maintenance updates (06/29)

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

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