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The Modern Data Platform and LookML

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The Modern Data Platform and LookML

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1 hour 45 minutes Introductory universal_currency_alt No cost
This course provides an introduction to databases and summarized the differences in the main database technologies. This course will also introduce you to Looker and how Looker scales as a modern data platform. In the lessons, you will build and maintain standard Looker data models and establish the foundation necessary to learn Looker's more advanced features.

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Objectives
  • Gain an overview of databases and their various types including transactional analytical
  • Learn about the future of database technology and the importance of Looker as a flexible data platform
  • Investigate how teams can move beyond Business Intelligence with a modern data platform
  • Explain the architecture of the Looker platform, including new fields and explores
  • Write basic LookML and utilize Git version control
  • Utilize LookML best practices to build Explores users will love
  • Understand the difference between LookML objects and files
Available languages
English
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