What is a significant benefit of using Databricks SQL?

Using Databricks SQL offers the significant benefit of enabling high-performance SQL queries on Delta Lake data. Delta Lake is an open-source storage layer that brings ACID transactions to Apache Spark and big data workloads. By leveraging Delta Lake, Databricks SQL can optimize queries and improve performance significantly compared to traditional data lakes that lack the same level of transaction management and performance optimization.

The high performance comes from multiple factors such as support for caching, advanced query optimization, and the ability to handle large volumes of data efficiently. Users can write complex SQL queries that run quickly, allowing for analytical workloads that require speed and efficiency when accessing large datasets.

This capability is particularly valuable for organizations that need to produce real-time insights and analytics from their data. By optimizing the interaction with Delta Lake, Databricks SQL ensures that users can obtain timely results, making it a powerful tool for data analysts and data engineers.