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Broeks
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1 year ago
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Debugging in VSCode: pyspark.errors.exceptions.captured.IllegalArgumentException

Hello,   I'm running into another issue with my devcontainer fabric data enginering extension. I'm trying to run a spark job defintion locally on the conda spark runtime 1.2. When I run the code I'...
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    v-pnaroju-msft
    1 year ago

    Hi Broeks,

    Thank you for your follow-up. It appears that you have diligently troubleshot and configured the devcontainer for Spark Job Definition (SJD) development. Based on my understanding, the approach you have adopted regarding base image selection, required extensions, and authentication settings is appropriate.

    1. Using version v2.1.0 for Base Image is a suitable choice, as it incorporates the latest updates and fixes.
    2. Including the Azure Account and Azure Resources extensions for VS Code Extensions is a prudent decision. These are essential for authentication, even though they may not always be part of example repositories.
    3. For authentication settings, ensuring proper token refresh is considered a best practice for maintaining seamless authentication.

    If you continue to encounter any issues, we kindly suggest reaching out to the Microsoft Support Team through the link provided below. Raising a support ticket will help you receive tailored insights related to your account and potential resolutions.

    Microsoft Fabric Support and Status | Microsoft Fabric

     

    If you find our response helpful, we kindly request you to mark it as the accepted solution and provide kudos. This will assist other community members who may have similar queries.

     

    Thank you.

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v-pnaroju-msft
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1 year ago

Hi Broeks,

We sincerely appreciate your inquiry on the Microsoft Fabric Community Forum.

 

Please follow the steps below, which may help resolve the issue:
For Fixing IllegalArgumentException in PySpark:

  1. Ensure environmental consistency by using matching versions of Java, PySpark, and dependencies within the devcontainer and Fabric.
  2. Use Mamba for dependency resolution instead of pip, as pip may cause conflicts in Conda environments. Additionally, check Spark configurations and ensure that the appropriate settings are defined in the main.py file.
  3. Verify the Java setup and ensure that the JAVA_HOME variable is correctly set to OpenJDK 8 within the container.

For building a stable devcontainer, use the appropriate base image, install the necessary extensions in devcontainer.json, and verify authentication settings.

 

For further reference, kindly visit the following link:
GitHub - jplane/pyspark-devcontainer: A simple VS Code devcontainer setup for local PySpark development

If you find our response helpful, we kindly request you to mark it as the accepted solution and provide kudos. This will assist other community members who may face similar queries.

Thank you.