In this bonus session on Spark, Zach provides a comprehensive overview of the Gradle plugin portal, dependencies, and the data frame API. Participants will gain valuable insights into specifying Maven Central, building a jar, and leveraging the data set API for seamless data processing. Zach also discusses the benefits of using Scala and navigates through the challenges of integrating with Java. This session offers a wealth of knowledge for enthusiasts and professionals alike.[Recorded on Dec 15, 2023]