Databricks is a cloud-based data platform that integrates with major cloud providers like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud to offer a unified workspace for data engineering, data science, and machine learning. It is built on Apache Spark, providing a scalable and high-performance environment for processing large volumes of data. Databricks simplifies complex data workflows with features such as interactive notebooks, collaborative workspace, and managed clusters. It supports a range of data processing tasks, from batch and real-time processing to advanced analytics and machine learning. Databricks also includes tools for data exploration, visualization, and operationalizing machine learning models, streamlining the data pipeline and accelerating insights.