April 2026
Beginner to intermediate
408 pages
13h 26m
English
Apache Iceberg is more than an open table format; it is a specification with clearly defined rules for how table metadata, snapshots, partitioning, and schema evolution behave. These specifications ensure consistent behavior across tools and engines, enabling interoperability, reliability, and long-term stability. As Iceberg evolves, each new version of the specification introduces new capabilities while balancing backward compatibility.
This appendix provides a concise but thorough reference to the Iceberg specification. It begins by explaining the purpose and structure of the specification, and it then walks through format versions 1, 2, and 3, highlighting the major features introduced in each. ...
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