Cool dbt Feature: Project Variables
A brief introduction to project variables and their benefit when modeling in dbt
Hi there! My name is Paulo and I am an analytics/data engineer and endurance runner based in Berlin. Welcome to my blog.
When I am not building data pipelines, you will find me training for my next endurance race. I write about both.
Currently preparing for Spartathlon 2026 and documenting the journey in my 246 series.
Creating Tables with LOBs using dbt in Azure Synapse: The Columnstore Index Error
A work-around to the default settings when creating tables using the dbt-synapse adapter
A Runner's Tale of Plantar Fasciitis
The story of a rollercoaster ride dealing with foot inflammation and my journey back to running
Understanding DAGs in dbt: Threads, Errors and Failing Fast
Three scenarios show us the implications of running a Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) in multi-threaded dbt environments, shedding light on how errors and the "fail fast" argument impact model execution
Taking snapshots using dbt in Azure Synapse: The Hash Distribution Issue
Learn how to troubleshoot and resolve the "Hash Distributed Table" error when taking snapshots using dbt in Azure Synapse Dedicated Pool
Understanding DAGs in dbt: Erring Models and Failing Tests
Three scenarios shows us what happens downstream when our models and/or tests do not succeed
dbt seed: Data Warehousing and CSV Files
The following are a few points I have learned while working with seeds in my dbt project
Surf, Work, and Explore: A Web Scraping Exercise
I scrape data using python to find new countries with surf spots where you can work remotely from, ceteris paribus
Effortless Documentation with dbt: Streamlining Data Warehouse Documentation
A step-by-step approach to documenting tables and columns, leveraging YAML and Markdown files. Learn how to create comprehensive documentation, including tests, with the help of Jinja scripts. Enhance collaboration, improve understanding, and ensure the clarity of your data models with dbt's powerful documentation capabilities