Working with DataFrame Columns in Apache Spark

In this video we will understand how to work with DataFrame Columns in Apache Spark.

  • Spark Version – 2.4
  • Language – Scala

Objectives

  • Add a new Column in a Dataframe
  • Convert the data type of existing column
  • Change value of an existing Column
  • Rename a column
  • Drop a Column

Downloading the practice dataset

In this lecture we are using RETAIL DB database. You can download the practice dataset from our Github repository.

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