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The update_flow API for Lakeflow Spark Declarative Pipelines is generally…

The @dp.update flow decorator in Lakeflow Spark Declarative Pipelines lets you add an update flow that writes to a sink in update output mode, emitting only the rows that change in each batch.

What it does

The @dp.update flow decorator in Lakeflow Spark Declarative Pipelines lets you add an update flow that writes to a sink in update output mode, emitting only the rows that change in each batch. Unlike append flows, update flows support stateful aggregations without requiring a watermark. Use the @dp.update flow decorator to create an update flow.

Why it matters

Reduces operational overhead and unlocks new capabilities for data teams on Databricks.

Architecture
Databricks Platform → Platform
In short

The @dp.update flow decorator in Lakeflow Spark Declarative Pipelines lets you add an update flow that writes to a sink in update output mode, emitting only the rows that change in each batch. Unlike append flows, update flows support stateful aggregations…

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Key takeaway
The @dp.update flow decorator in Lakeflow Spark Declarative Pipelines lets you add an update flow that writes to a sink in update output mode, emitting only the rows that change in each batch.
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