pyspark

Learn to merge consecutive rows in PySpark DataFrames by PersonID where JobTitleID matches, using pyspark window functions and groupby pyspark to extend pyspark timestamp from min to max. Scalable gaps-and-islands solution with code examples.

Resolve Py4JJavaError in PySpark pytest fixtures on Windows 11 by adding spark.driver.bindAddress=127.0.0.1 to SparkSession. Includes working conftest.py, winutils setup, env vars checklist for local tests.