Sparkless — PySpark-compatible DataFrames without the JVM
Install: pip install "sparkless>=4,<5"
Use Sparkless to run PySpark-style unit tests and local pipelines 10–100× faster in CI. Powered by the open-source Rust engine robin-sparkless (Polars execution).
Not a full cluster replacement. See Before you adopt for UDF, parity, and production caveats.
Choose your path
| I want to… | Start here |
|---|---|
| Use Sparkless in Python (tests, local pipelines) | python/README.md · pip install "sparkless>=4,<5" |
| Embed the Rust engine | docs/QUICKSTART.md · robin-sparkless = "4" on crates.io |
| Contribute | CONTRIBUTING.md · make check-full |
Full documentation: Read the Docs
Quick start (Python)
# Swap the import—everything else stays the same.
from sparkless.sql import SparkSession, functions as F
spark = SparkSession.builder.app_name("demo").get_or_create()
df = spark.createDataFrame([{"x": 1}, {"x": 2}])
df.filter(F.col("x") > 1).show()
pip install "sparkless>=4,<5"
More: Python getting started · Testing guide · FAQ
Why Sparkless (Python)?
- Familiar API —
SparkSession,DataFrame,Column, and PySpark-like functions so you can reuse patterns without the JVM. - Fast local execution — Runs natively (no JVM) and uses Polars for IO, expressions, and aggregations.
- Test the same suite two ways — Use
sparkless.testingto run tests with Sparkless (fast) or real PySpark (parity checks). - Optional “Spark-like” features — SQL, temp/global temp views,
saveAsTable, Delta, and JDBC (see python/README.md).
Features (Python surface)
| Area | What’s included |
|---|---|
| Core | SparkSession, DataFrame, Column, functions |
| IO | CSV, Parquet, JSON, Delta |
| Expressions | col, lit, when/otherwise, casts, null handling |
| Aggregates | count, sum, avg, min, max, groupBy().agg() |
| Window | row_number, rank, dense_rank, lag, lead, first_value, last_value via .over() |
| Arrays, strings, JSON | Common PySpark functions (explode, regexp_*, get_json_object, from_json, to_json, …) |
| SQL + views | spark.sql, temp/global temp views, saveAsTable, catalog().listTables() |
| JDBC | Read/write via spark.read.jdbc(...) / df.write.jdbc(...) |
Parity: 200+ fixtures validated against PySpark. Before you adopt · PySpark differences · Parity status
Installation
Python (sparkless v4) — recommended
pip install "sparkless>=4,<5"
Contributors: pip install ./python or cd python && maturin develop — see CONTRIBUTING.md.
Rust engine (optional)
Most users should use the Python package above. To embed the engine in Rust:
[dependencies]
robin-sparkless = "4"
Optional features: sql, delta, jdbc, sqlite, jdbc_mysql. See docs/QUICKSTART.md.
Development
Prerequisites: Rust (see rust-toolchain.toml), Python 3.8+, maturin. Java only for SPARKLESS_TEST_MODE=pyspark.
See CONTRIBUTING.md for setup, make check-full, pytest, and maturin workflow.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
make check-full |
Full CI-equivalent check (Rust + Python) |
pytest tests/ -v |
Python tests (sparkless backend) |
SPARKLESS_TEST_MODE=pyspark pytest tests/ -v |
Same tests against real PySpark |
make check |
Rust: format, clippy, audit, tests |
Documentation
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Python package | Install, quick start, platform matrix, API overview |
| Read the Docs | Getting started, testing, migration, FAQ |
| Before you adopt | UDF limits, parity caveats, production notes |
| CONTRIBUTING | Dev setup and PR checklist |
| docs.rs | Rust API reference |
| Testing Guide | Dual-mode testing with sparkless.testing |
| PySpark Differences | Known divergences |
| RELEASING | Publishing to crates.io and PyPI |
See CHANGELOG.md for version history.
License
MIT
1 maintainer
Metadata
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