Getting Started with dbt in Datacoves
This guide covers various aspects of using Datacoves for creating, editing, running, and testing models and sources.
Creating and Editing Models and Sources
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Manually creating dbt Sources and Model: Learn how to create models and sources within Datacoves.
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Usage of dbt-coves generate sources : Explore how to use the
dbt-coves
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Handling variant columns and auto-generated SQL and YAML files: Understand how to deal with variant columns and work with auto-generated SQL and YAML files.
Running a Model
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Running man icon: Learn how to run a model using the man icon.
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Right-click menu option: Discover the options available in the right-click menu for running models.
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Run current button: Understand how to use the "Run current" button to execute models.
Opening a Model and Auto Complete
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Quick model access using Cmd/Ctrl + P: Learn how to quickly access models using the keyboard shortcut.
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Auto-complete feature for efficient coding: Discover the auto-complete feature to streamline your development process.
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Cmd/Ctrl + Enter shortcut for CTE previews: Utilize the Cmd/Ctrl + Enter shortcut to preview Common Table Expressions (CTEs).
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SQL linting for error checking and best practices adherence: Learn about SQL linting for error checking and adherence to best practices.
Compiled SQL vs Run SQL
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Viewing the compiled model for debugging: Explore how to use the
compiled dbt
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Accessing compiled SQL: Learn how to access compiled SQL code.
Testing Models
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Testing icon: Understand how to initiate testing for your models.
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More - Shows various options: Explore additional testing options.
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Datacoves Power User - Run Individual tests or all tests: For power users, run individual tests or all tests for comprehensive testing.
Closing Tabs
- Closing models with Ctrl + Option/Alt + W: Learn how to close tabs quickly.