rdsa-utils

This site contains the project documentation for rdsa-utils, a suite of PySpark, Pandas, and general pipeline utils for Reproducible Data Science and Analysis (RDSA) projects.

Table Of Contents

1. API Reference
2. Contribution Guide
3. Branching & Deployment Guide

Quickly find what you're looking for depending on your use case by looking at the different pages.

Prerequisites

The following prerequisites are required for rdsa-utils:

• Python 3.8 or higher

Dependency Update: PySpark

To optimise the installation process and accommodate users with pre-installed environments, pyspark is now classified as a development dependency. This adjustment avoids potential conflicts in environments where pyspark is already available, such as Cloudera Data Platform.

For Users:

• If your environment does not have pyspark pre-installed: You will need to manually install pyspark to utilise features dependent on it. This can be done by running pip install pyspark==<version> when setting up your environment, replacing <version> with the specific version required for your project.

• If pyspark is pre-installed in your environment: No additional action is required. This change ensures seamless integration without overwriting or conflicting with the existing pyspark installation.

This modification streamlines rdsa-utils for various use cases, enhancing both flexibility and user experience.

📬 Contact

For questions, support, or feedback about rdsa-utils, please email RDSA.Support@ons.gov.uk.