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Why is it important to run 'dbt deps' before 'dbt run' in a CI/CD pipeline?

hard🧠 Conceptual Q10 of 15
dbt - Production Deployment
Why is it important to run 'dbt deps' before 'dbt run' in a CI/CD pipeline?
ATo install and update any external dbt packages required by the project
BTo clear the target database before running models
CTo compile SQL files into Python scripts
DTo run tests automatically before model execution
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand the purpose of 'dbt deps'

    'dbt deps' installs external packages listed in packages.yml.

  2. Step 2: Explain why this is needed before 'dbt run'

    Without dependencies installed, models relying on packages will fail during run.

  3. Final Answer:

    To install and update any external dbt packages required by the project -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    'dbt deps' installs packages before running models [OK]
Quick Trick: Always run 'dbt deps' to install packages before 'dbt run' [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Thinking 'dbt deps' clears database
  • Assuming it compiles SQL to Python
  • Believing it runs tests automatically

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