Data Engineering intermediate ⏱ 6–8 hours
SQLMesh: Next-Gen Data Transformation
Explore SQLMesh as a modern alternative to dbt — automatic change detection, virtual environments, and built-in state management.
SQLMeshSQLTransformationdbt Alternative
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What you’ll build
A SQLMesh project that demonstrates its key differentiators over dbt: virtual data environments, automatic incremental computation based on semantic understanding, and plan/apply workflow. Great for anyone evaluating the next generation of transformation tools.
Skills you’ll practice
- SQLMesh project structure and configuration
- Models: full vs incremental vs seed
- Plan and apply workflow (like Terraform for data)
- Virtual environments for safe development and testing