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After updating packages.yml to pin a new version, you run dbt deps but see no change. What might be wrong?

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dbt - Packages and Reusability
After updating packages.yml to pin a new version, you run dbt deps but see no change. What might be wrong?
AYou need to restart your IDE for changes to apply
BYou did not run <code>dbt clean</code> before <code>dbt deps</code>
CYou forgot to commit the changes to git
DThe <code>packages.yml</code> file has a syntax error preventing parsing
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand dbt deps behavior

    This command reads packages.yml and installs dependencies accordingly.

  2. Step 2: Identify why no change occurs

    If packages.yml has syntax errors, dbt cannot parse it and will ignore changes silently.

  3. Final Answer:

    The packages.yml file has a syntax error preventing parsing -> Option D

  4. Quick Check:

    Syntax errors block package updates [OK]
Quick Trick: Validate packages.yml syntax before running dbt deps [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Assuming git commit affects local deps
  • Thinking dbt clean is required
  • Believing IDE restart applies changes

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