A Deep Dive into the dbt Manifest

Explore the intricacies of the dbt manifest.json file in this 34-minute conference talk from Data Council. Discover how this small but powerful file in your target folder contains rich information about your dbt project, enabling various use cases such as complex deployment configurations, quality enforcement, and streamlined development workflows. Delve into the manifest's composition and production process, and examine case studies showcasing its application across the community and within Squarespace's data pipelines. Presented by Aaron Richter, a software developer and data engineer at Squarespace, this talk offers valuable insights for data professionals looking to optimize their dbt projects and enhance their data pipeline performance.