If you add a new package to packages.yml but do not run dbt deps, what will happen when you execute dbt run?

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dbt - Packages and Reusability

If you add a new package to packages.yml but do not run dbt deps, what will happen when you execute dbt run?

Adbt will prompt to run dbt deps before continuing

BThe package will be installed automatically during dbt run

Cdbt run will ignore the new package but continue successfully

DThe new package will not be available, causing errors if referenced

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand package installation process
Packages listed in packages.yml must be installed with dbt deps before use.
Step 2: Effect of skipping dbt deps
If dbt deps is not run, the new package files are not downloaded, so references to the package will cause errors.
Final Answer:
The new package will not be available, causing errors if referenced -> Option D
Quick Check:
Try running dbt run without deps after adding package [OK]

Quick Trick: Always run dbt deps after modifying packages.yml [OK]

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