Scalar and Batch Unity Catalog Python UDFs are now generally available
GAUnverifiedAdded Sep 24, 2026
Scalar and Batch Unity Catalog Python UDFs are now generally available on all supported compute types. This release adds named handlers for row-at-a-time scalar UDFs, removes the five-UDF-call-per-query limit, and aligns scalar TIMESTAMP inputs with PySpark behavior.
Topics: SQL, Governance, Security, Observability
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