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String FunctionsKoan 14

String Functions - Concatenation

Concatenate strings together. Replace ___ with the correct code.

How it works: Replace the ___ blanks in the code editor with the correct PySpark code, then hit Run Code. Stuck? Try the Hint button.
Setup (read-only)
data = [("Alice", "Smith"), ("Bob", "Jones")]
df = spark.createDataFrame(data, ["first", "last"])
Your CodeCtrl/Cmd+Enter to run
Output
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