dbt-core

dbt enables data analysts and engineers to transform their data using the same practices that software engineers use to build applications. (by dbt-labs)

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  • I've been using Claude Code for a couple of days
    4 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 9 Mar 2025
    it's fun for things you're ok with throwing away.

    For example, I wanted a dbt[0] like tool, but written in rust, specifically focused on duckdb. Claude Code knocked it out[1] it without much guidance.

    Also added support for all duckdb output options (e.g. write to a partitioned parquet instead of a table).

    0 - SQL transformation tool (https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-core)

    1 - https://github.com/definite-app/crabwalk

  • Dbt no longer open source?
    2 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 4 Dec 2024
    Just noticed 404s on dbt core - was this announced recently?

    https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-core

  • Dbt
    1 project | news.ycombinator.com | 18 Feb 2024
  • Relational is more than SQL
    11 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 16 Sep 2023
    dbt integration was one of our major goals early on but we found that the interaction wasn't as straightforward as had hoped.

    There is an open PR in the dbt repo: https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-core/pull/5982#issuecomment-...

    I have some ideas about future directions in this space where I believe PRQL could really shine. I will only be able to write those down in a couple of hours. I think this could be a really exciting direction for the project to grow into if anyone would like to collaborate and contribute!

  • How to Level Up Beyond ETLs: From Query Optimization to Code Generation
    1 project | news.ycombinator.com | 6 Sep 2023
  • Python: Just Write SQL
    21 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 14 Aug 2023
    I really dislike SQL, but recognize its importance for many organizations. I also understand that SQL is definitely testable, particularly if managed by environments such as DBT (https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-core). Those who arrived here with preference to python will note that dbt is largely implemented in python, adds Jinja macros and iterative forms to SQL, and adds code testing capabilities.
  • Transform Your Data Like a Pro With dbt (Data Build Tool)
    2 projects | dev.to | 8 Jun 2023
    3). Data Build Tool Repository.
  • What are your thoughts on dbt Cloud vs other managed dbt Core platforms?
    1 project | /r/dataengineering | 23 May 2023
    dbt Cloud rightfully gets a lot of credit for creating dbt Core and for being the first managed dbt Core platform, but there are several entrants in the market; from those who just run dbt jobs like Fivetran to platforms that offer more like EL + T like Mozart Data and Datacoves which also has hosted VS Code editor for dbt development and Airflow.
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  • Dbt vs. SqlMesh
    1 project | /r/dataengineering | 29 Apr 2023
    Ahh I misunderstood, yes column level lineage is useful. DBT prefers leveraging macros which sort of breaks this pattern. I think the DBT way would be to better separate fields into upstream models and use table tracking https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-core/discussions/4458
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