What you will learn
💡 How to streamline the process of creating new sources and models in dbt using dbt coves, eliminating the need for manual SQL and YAML file creation.
⚙️ Running the generate sources command to automatically create directory structures, SQL models, and source YAML files, including flattening variant columns when necessary.
🖥 Exploring various methods to execute models, from using right-click options, the run button, or keyboard shortcuts, for efficient workflow management.
🔍 Using accelerators such as autocomplete for functions like source and ref to speed up coding and ensure accuracy.
📊 Using linting, command-enter previews, and dbt compile functions to catch errors and debug SQL, while adhering to best practices.
🧪 Running and managing tests associated with models through various testing options available in the dbt interface and power user extensions.
