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What will be the effect on warehouse costs if a dbt model removes unnecessary joins from its SQL?

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dbt - Performance Optimization
What will be the effect on warehouse costs if a dbt model removes unnecessary joins from its SQL?
ACosts increase because data duplication happens
BCosts increase due to more complex queries
CCosts stay the same because joins don't affect cost
DCosts decrease because fewer tables are scanned
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand how joins affect query cost

    Joins require scanning multiple tables and combining data, increasing compute cost.
  2. Step 2: Removing unnecessary joins reduces scanned data and compute time

    Fewer joins mean simpler queries and less data processed, lowering costs.
  3. Final Answer:

    Costs decrease because fewer tables are scanned -> Option D
  4. Quick Check:

    Less joins = less cost = A [OK]
Quick Trick: Remove unused joins to save costs [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Assuming joins don't affect cost
  • Thinking more joins reduce cost
  • Believing joins cause data duplication

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