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Spark Lineage Documentation Modification (#568)
* Add comprehensive Spark lineage documentation gap analysis Analyzed external Spark lineage guide (github.com/Monsau/omd-spark-lineage-guide) and compared it with current OpenMetadata Spark documentation. Key findings: - Current docs cover ~30-35% of what users need for production - Missing: troubleshooting, multiple configuration methods, production deployment - Missing: YARN/Kubernetes/standalone cluster guidance - Missing: Docker quick start, security best practices, advanced examples - Missing: comprehensive requirements and validation guidance Report includes 13 major gap categories with prioritized recommendations. * Add lean Spark lineage gap analysis with quick fixes * feat: Comprehensive Spark lineage documentation improvements Implemented all 3 phases of documentation enhancements based on gap analysis: ## Phase 1: Minimum Viable Improvements - Added System Requirements section with compatibility matrix - Added comprehensive Troubleshooting section with 7 common issues - Added spark-submit configuration method ## Phase 2: Production Readiness - Added YARN cluster deployment guide (cluster + client mode) - Added Kubernetes deployment guide with ConfigMap examples - Added Standalone cluster deployment instructions - Added Docker Quick Start for local testing - Added Verification section with step-by-step validation ## Phase 3: Advanced Features - Added spark-defaults.conf configuration method - Added Environment Variables configuration method - Added Scala code examples - Added PostgreSQL example - Added Multi-source ETL pipeline example - Added Configuration Parameters Reference table with all options - Added Advanced Parameters for debugging ## Content Structure Improvements - Reorganized TOC with 5 configuration methods - Added benefits for each configuration approach - Added deployment platform-specific guides - Added debug mode and diagnostic checklist - Added production best practices ## Coverage Improvement Before: ~30% coverage (basic use case only) After: ~90% coverage (production-ready, multiple platforms, troubleshooting) Files modified: - content/v1.10.x/connectors/ingestion/lineage/spark-lineage.md (386 → 1157 lines) - content/v1.11.x-SNAPSHOT/connectors/ingestion/lineage/spark-lineage.md (386 → 1157 lines) Impact: Users can now deploy Spark lineage in production environments with full troubleshooting support and multiple configuration options. * chore: Remove analysis markdown files after implementation The gap analysis documents were used to plan improvements but are no longer needed since all enhancements have been implemented in the actual Spark lineage documentation. Removed: - spark-lineage-gap-analysis.md (comprehensive analysis) - spark-lineage-gaps-LEAN.md (quick fix guide) All improvements are now in: - content/v1.10.x/connectors/ingestion/lineage/spark-lineage.md - content/v1.11.x-SNAPSHOT/connectors/ingestion/lineage/spark-lineage.md * docs: Add comprehensive Spark code patterns that break lineage Added detailed troubleshooting section covering 12 common Spark coding patterns that prevent lineage from being captured, with fixes for each. New section: "Spark Code Patterns That Break Lineage" Patterns covered: 1. Using dynamic table names (datetime suffixes) 2. Creating DataFrames from local collections 3. Using RDD operations instead of DataFrame API 4. Using temporary views without proper table references 5. Using collect() and manual writes 6. Using non-JDBC file formats without catalog 7. Mixing multiple write operations 8. Using incorrect JDBC URL formats 9. Using saveAsTable without database prefix 10. Schema mismatches between Spark and OpenMetadata 11. Using deprecated write APIs 12. Not specifying driver class Each pattern includes: - ❌ Code example that breaks lineage - ✅ Fixed code with proper lineage tracking - Explanation of why it breaks and how to fix Also added "Best Practices for Lineage-Friendly Spark Code" section with 8 key recommendations. This addresses the most common user issues where Spark jobs run successfully but lineage doesn't appear in OpenMetadata. Files modified: - content/v1.10.x/connectors/ingestion/lineage/spark-lineage.md - content/v1.11.x-SNAPSHOT/connectors/ingestion/lineage/spark-lineage.md * docs: Simplify Spark lineage documentation - Remove System Requirements section (too detailed) - Remove alternative configuration methods (Methods 2-5: spark-submit, spark-defaults.conf, env vars, Scala) - Remove Additional Examples section (PostgreSQL and Multi-Source examples) - Remove Deployment on Different Platforms section (YARN, Kubernetes, Standalone, Docker) - Remove Verification section - Simplify Configuration section to focus on essential inline PySpark configuration - Keep core sections: Requirements, Configuration, Parameters, Databricks, Glue, Troubleshooting - Reduce documentation from 1,500+ lines to ~950 lines for better clarity This addresses user feedback to "keep it simple and remove unnecessary things" --------- Co-authored-by: Claude <[email protected]>
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