If team A's model references team B's model using ref('team_b.orders'), but team B's model is renamed to team_b.customer_orders, what will happen when team A runs their model?

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If team A's model references team B's model using ref('team_b.orders'), but team B's model is renamed to team_b.customer_orders, what will happen when team A runs their model?

AThe model runs successfully using the old name

BCompilation error due to missing referenced model

CThe model runs but returns empty results

DThe model automatically updates to the new name

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand model referencing dependency
dbt requires exact model names in ref(). If the referenced model is renamed, the old reference breaks.
Step 2: Predict the result of a broken reference
Running the model will cause a compilation error because the referenced model no longer exists under the old name.
Final Answer:
Compilation error due to missing referenced model -> Option B
Quick Check:
Broken ref() causes compile error [OK]

Quick Trick: Rename models carefully; update all refs [OK]

Common Mistakes:

MISTAKES

Assuming dbt auto-updates references
Expecting empty results instead of error
Thinking old names still work

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If team A's model references team B's model using ref('team_b.orders'), but team B's model is renamed to team_b.customer_orders, what will happen when team A runs their model?

Step 1: Understand model referencing dependency

Step 2: Predict the result of a broken reference

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