Summary

In this chapter, we introduced you to Databricks ML in Action. We emphasized that the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform is designed with openness, flexibility, and tooling freedom in mind, which greatly accelerates productivity. Additionally, we’ve given you a sneak peek at the projects and the associated datasets that will be central to this book.

Now that you’ve gained a foundational understanding of the Data Intelligence Platform, it’s time to take the next step. In the upcoming chapter, we’ll guide you through setting up your environment and provide instructions on downloading the project data. This will prepare you for the practical, hands-on ML experiences that lie ahead in this journey.