Tag: Modern Data Stack
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What is dbt and How to Use It?
In modern data engineering workflows, the transformation step of the ELT process has become increasingly critical. This is where dbt (data build tool) comes in. dbt is an open-source tool that enables data teams to transform data in their cloud data warehouses using just SQL and a bit of YAML. Rather than relying on traditional…
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Best ELT Tools for Cloud Data Warehouses
As cloud data warehouses like Snowflake, BigQuery, and Redshift become central to modern data platforms, the need for efficient, scalable ELT (Extract, Load, Transform) tools is greater than ever. ELT allows raw data to be loaded into a warehouse first, and then transformed inside the warehouse using its computing power. Unlike traditional ETL tools, modern…