Loading CSV seeds in dbt - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

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beginner

What is a CSV seed in dbt?

A CSV seed in dbt is a simple CSV file that you can load into your data warehouse as a table. It helps you add static data easily.

beginner

How do you add a CSV seed file to a dbt project?

Place the CSV file inside the 'seeds' folder in your dbt project. Then run 'dbt seed' to load it into your warehouse.

beginner

What command do you use to load CSV seeds in dbt?

You use the command 'dbt seed' to load all CSV files from the 'seeds' folder into your data warehouse as tables.

intermediate

Can you customize the table name when loading a CSV seed in dbt?

Yes, you can customize the table name by setting the 'alias' property in the seed configuration in your 'dbt_project.yml' file.

intermediate

Why use CSV seeds in dbt instead of creating tables manually?

CSV seeds make it easy to manage static data with version control, keep your data warehouse in sync, and automate loading without manual SQL.

Where should you place CSV files to use them as seeds in dbt?

A In the root folder

B In the 'models' folder

C In the 'seeds' folder of the dbt project

D In the 'macros' folder

CSV seed files must be placed in the 'seeds' folder for dbt to recognize and load them.

What does the 'dbt seed' command do?

A Loads CSV files from the 'seeds' folder into the data warehouse as tables

B Runs all models in the project

C Deletes all seed tables

D Compiles SQL files without running them

The 'dbt seed' command loads CSV files as tables in your data warehouse.

How can you change the name of a seed table in dbt?

A By renaming the CSV file

B By changing the warehouse schema

C By editing the SQL model

D By setting the 'alias' in the seed configuration

You can set an 'alias' in the seed configuration in 'dbt_project.yml' to rename the seed table.

Which of these is NOT a benefit of using CSV seeds in dbt?

A Dynamic data transformation

B Automated loading of static data

C Version control of static data

D Easy synchronization with warehouse

CSV seeds are for static data, not dynamic transformations.

What file format do dbt seeds use?

A JSON

B CSV

C Parquet

D XML

dbt seeds use CSV files to load static data.

Explain the process of loading CSV seeds in dbt from file placement to loading.

Think about where the file goes and what command you run.

Describe why CSV seeds are useful in a dbt project.

Consider benefits related to static data and automation.