dbt - Packages and Reusability
You want to install a package from a GitHub repository instead of the dbt Hub. How do you specify it in
packages.yml?You want to install a package from a GitHub repository instead of the dbt Hub. How do you specify it in packages.yml?
hard📝 Application Q8 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify correct key for GitHub source
To install from GitHub, use thegitkey with the repository URL and specifyrevisionfor version/tag.Step 2: Eliminate incorrect keys
packageis for dbt Hub packages.git_urlandrepoare not recognized keys.Final Answer:
- git: "https://github.com/fishtown-analytics/dbt_utils.git" revision: 0.8.0 -> Option BQuick Check:
GitHub packages use 'git' and 'revision' keys [OK]
Quick Trick: Use 'git' and 'revision' keys for GitHub packages [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Using 'package' key for GitHub repos
- Using unrecognized keys like 'git_url' or 'repo'
- Omitting revision or tag
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