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$900USD
Duration 1 day
Course Code GCP-OBQDF
Available Formats Classroom

Overview

Course Description

Dataform is a service for data analysts to develop, test, version control, and schedule complex SQL workflows for data transformation in BigQuery. In this course you will explore the components of Dataform core, learn how to define tables and dependencies in SQLX, document BigQuery tables and views, understand BigQuery security settings and how to manage these with Dataform, write assertions, execute SQL workflows, and explore additional advanced use cases.

Skills Gained

  • Understand the components of Dataform core.
  • Create tables and views in BigQuery using Dataform.
  • Document BigQuery tables and views.
  • Understand BigQuery security settings using Dataform.
  • Use assertions to validate data in Dataform workflows.
  • Execute Dataform SQL workflows in an automated fashion.

Who Can Benefit

  • Customers

Prerequisites

Knowledge of SQL data analysis and BigQuery as discussed in BigQuery for Data Analysis.

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Course Details

Course Details

Dataform Core Components

  • SQL workflow
  • Repositories and workspaces
  • Default files and folders
  • Compiled graphs

Table Definitions and Dependencies

  • Declare a data source.
  • Create a table.
  • Create an incremental table.
  • Set partitioning and clustering options.
  • Create an empty table.
  • Create an external BigLake table.
  • Create views and materialized views.
  • Define dependencies.

Document BigQuery Tables and Views

  • Use column descriptions.
  • Use globally defined JavaScript constants.
  • Add labels.
  • Lab: Build SQL Workflows with Dependencies in Dataform

BigQuery Security Settings

  • IAM dataset and table/view access
  • Column-level security
  • Row-level security

Assertions

  • Use built-in assertions.
  • Create manual assertions
  • Lab: Work with Assertions and BigQuery Security Settings in Dataform

SQL Workflow Executions

  • Dataform code lifecycle.
  • What happens during compilation.
  • Customize and schedule compilation results.
  • Execute workflows (UI, Cloud Scheduler, Cloud Composer).
  • Logging and monitoring.
  • Lab: Automate and Monitor SQL Workflow Executions in Dataform

Advanced Use Cases

  • Create a BigLake table after file upload using Cloud Run functions.
  • Build a Machine Learning pipeline with BigQuery ML.
  • Work with Slowly Changing Dimensions Type 2.
  • Lab: Create a BigLake Table with Dataform Using Cloud Run Functions

Schedule

Upcoming Course Dates

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FAQ

Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?

Classes typically include a 1-hour lunch break around midday. However, the exact break times and duration can vary depending on the specific class. Your instructor will provide detailed information at the start of the course.

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Most courses are conducted in English, unless otherwise specified. Some courses will have the word "FRENCH" marked in red beside the scheduled date(s) indicating the language of instruction.

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Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.

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As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.

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Ascendient Learning instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience and have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay current, instructors spend at least 25 percent of their time learning new, emerging technologies and courses.

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Reviews

They were very good. They made sure everyone was able to get into the training and got all of the material needed for class.

The labs and course material gave me valuable insights into cloud security architecture

Very good couse and again we would like to see more videos on removing FRUs

Great instructor, clear and concise course. Labs were easy to follow and worked perfectly.

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