Delta Sharing Server – Developer Guide
Overview
The Delta Sharing Server is an open-source implementation of the Delta Sharing protocol, maintained by the Delta Lake community. It enables secure, real-time sharing of Delta Lake tables across organizations without copying data.
WebShield uses this open-source server to publish EA Consent Delta Tables to Privacy Network participants.
Documentation
Since Delta Sharing Server is open-source software maintained by the Delta Lake community, comprehensive developer documentation is available from the official sources:
Official Resources
- Delta Sharing Documentation - Complete protocol specification, API reference, and integration guides
- GitHub Repository - Source code, issues, and community discussions
- Docker Hub - Official Docker images and deployment instructions
Key Documentation Sections
When integrating with Delta Sharing, developers should reference:
- Protocol Specification: Understanding the REST API and data formats
- Client Libraries: Available SDKs for Python, Java, Scala, and other languages
- Authentication: Token-based access control mechanisms
- Table Metadata: Schema discovery and version management
WebShield-Specific Configuration
For WebShield deployment and configuration details specific to Privacy Network integration:
- Operations Guide (ops.md) - Deployment, configuration, and monitoring for Privacy Network use
Support
- Delta Sharing Community: GitHub Issues
- WebShield Support: support@webshield.io
Last Updated: 2026-01-29 22:23:30 UTC