Exploding Array Columns in PySpark: explode() vs. explode_outer()

Splitting nested data structures is a common task in data analysis, and PySpark offers two powerful functions for handling arrays: explode() and explode_outer(). This article delves into their functionalities, highlighting their similarities and key differences through illustrative code snippets and sample datasets. We'll keep the word count around 1500 words for conciseness.