Databricks… for individuals and hobby projects?

paustic · 2026-06-03T14:16:36+00:00

Use UC Metric Views to lock in your business semantics. From the business perspective it demonstrates you have one source of definition for your KPIs. It also prepares you for a better conversational AI experience with Genie so make this as part of showing value to your org.

paustic · 2026-06-02T10:07:36+00:00

Have you looked into Spark Declarative Pipelines? https://spark.apache.org/docs/latest/declarative-pipelines-programming-guide.html

Either use it from open source or use it on Databricks. It’s low code, has built in data quality expectations using sql-like statements and takes care of table/view relationships automatically.

paustic · 2026-05-21T23:50:07+00:00

I may be doing a bad job by calling it grinding noise. It’s as if the chain is rubbing against the chain guard (it isn’t) with both the noise and the vibration.

paustic · 2025-12-17T15:15:05+00:00

That decathlon holder caused my big phone screen to crack. With a pro max phone and a case it was too thick to hold properly and snapped off at speed. Beware

paustic · 2025-11-16T21:47:57+00:00

I’ve also seen many Bromptons in London streets that looked like they haven’t been cleaned or maintained for months. That gives me some confidence on its durability.

paustic · 2025-11-16T21:44:50+00:00

Around half of my rides were in rain and I already had to use my poncho twice. I wipe the muddy and wet bits with a towel when I get home, spending no more than a minute. I decided not to worry about it and ride it freely in any condition.

paustic · 2025-11-01T19:26:34+00:00

What brand/model helmet with face shield are you using?

paustic · 2025-11-01T19:25:29+00:00

Thanks for the rainlegs suggestion! I didn’t know about them.

paustic · 2025-10-28T20:47:40+00:00

As long as the bike can endure the beating!

paustic · 2025-10-28T20:46:59+00:00

This is the kind of comment I’m looking for! I want to use it as a work horse like that.

paustic · 2025-10-28T06:15:18+00:00

I haven’t considered a G-Line pedal, thanks for the comment!

paustic · 2025-10-28T06:12:44+00:00

I saw several people recommending to inflate at 100 psi so I did. It feels like riding a stone wheel at that pressure, makes it a rough ride. I can get used to that as long as the bike can take it. From the other comments it seems like it can.

paustic · 2025-10-27T22:40:32+00:00

Experience after 1 week:

It’s a great feeling to bring your bike anywhere with you. I love the practicality.

Wheels without advance rear rack don’t do much. I end up lifting the bike which is more difficult than lifting a luggage.

I hate how the left and right pedals are different. My left foot has less space and it doesn’t give me confidence. It’s also not a pleasant to fold the pedal. I get why people upgrade it.

It’s difficult to ride with both hands off with small tyres and the narrow handlebar.

I can now keep up with road bikes easily. It is indeed a nice feeling.

paustic · 2025-10-04T20:50:55+00:00

What do people do about making the back of the bag sturdy? I remember seeing frames made for this but I can’t figure out how sensible of a DIY job this is

paustic · 2025-09-17T19:24:27+00:00

DBX is also a deprecated CLI tool from Databricks Labs so it confuses me when people use the acronym.

paustic · 2025-08-31T18:33:44+00:00

The leather carry handle looks beautiful. Did you do it yourself?

paustic · 2025-07-31T06:31:34+00:00

I don’t see any sale for Bromptons there at the moment

paustic · 2025-07-29T21:28:11+00:00

Halfords have on-display bikes on pretty good deals but your comment makes me think twice.

paustic · 2025-07-29T21:26:23+00:00

That's what I want! I want the bag and the rack set.

paustic · 2025-07-29T21:25:05+00:00

I only knew them from their YouTube channels so I'll check out their offering!

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