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Dynamic Resource Allocation.
Updated May 5, 2026
Short answer
Dynamic Allocation adjusts the number of executors based on the workload.
Deep explanation
Spark can release executors that have been idle for a specific time and request more when the task queue grows. This requires an 'External Shuffle Service' to preserve shuffle files.
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