Fabcon Europe 26
Conference Sessions
Data Engineering in Fabric
Databases in Fabric
Not Every Notebook Needs Spark: SQL-First Analytics with Pure Python
Data Engineer
/ Database Admin (DBA)
/ Software Developer
Level 100
SPEAKERS
Jason Romans
MVP
The Data Shepherd
ABOUT THE SESSION
Already know SQL? Python notebooks in Microsoft Fabric let you bring those skills directly – no Spark, no relearning. DuckDB comes pre-installed, so you query Lakehouse data with familiar SQL syntax from day one. Learn when Python notebooks outperform Spark, follow a decision tree to pick the right tool, and leave with ready-to-run notebooks. Perfect for DBAs optimizing costs and SQL developers stepping into Fabric. No Python background needed – SQL isn’t a legacy skill. It’s your on-ramp.
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Jason Romans
MVP
The Data Shepherd
