Masonry: A Comprehensive Development Environment for Azure DataBricks Workflows

Introducing Masonry Masonry is not just another development tool; it’s a complete development environment tailored specifically for Azure DataBricks workflows. For those who work extensively with python-based DataBrick workflows, Masonry offers a seamless and robust experience. The beauty of Masonry lies in its all-inclusive container that comes packed with every tool you’d need to connect, test, and deploy your python-based DataBrick workflows. Getting Started with Masonry Download the Relevant Release: First things first, head over to the release section and pick the one that matches the DataBricks runtime of your cluster....

September 16, 2023 · 2 min · 387 words · Scruffyfurn

Refreshing the Digital Canvas

Change is often a breath of fresh air, and that’s precisely what’s happening here. The site you’ve come to know is undergoing a little transformation. With evolving tastes and a clearer vision of what I want this space to represent, I’ve decided it’s time for a design refresh. The new theme is a blend of simplicity and elegance, crafted with the intention of making your reading experience as enjoyable as possible....

September 15, 2023 · 1 min · 115 words · Scruffyfurn

Testing Ansible in Azure

Testing with Molecule Download all the Source and Templates here Most of my colleagues will attest that I have a strong passion for ensuring the reliability of the code that I write. I have a borderline obsession with testing! Whenever I can, I look to increase the test coverage. I recently contributed to a solution that required the use of multiple Virtual Machines (VMs) to build custom images of different Operating Systems (OS)....

June 30, 2021 · 3 min · 559 words · Scruffyfurn