You have a requirement to create a UDF in Snowflake that transforms data based on a complex set of rules defined in an external Python library. The library requires specific dependencies. You also need to ensure the UDF is secure and that the code is not visible to unauthorized users. Which of the following steps MUST be taken to achieve this?
Correct Answer: A
Using Snowflake Anaconda environments allows you to manage Python dependencies for UDFs. Creating a Python UDF referencing the environment and using the 'SECURE keyword ensures both dependency management and code protection. Uploading libraries as internal stages and using Java UDFs is an unnecessarily complex approach. Snowflake does not automatically manage dependencies; they must be explicitly specified through Anaconda. Creating a Python inside a Javascript UDF is not a supported pattern