Modernizing and scaling analytics at Delta
Explore dbt resources curated for Delta data teams to support modernization of analytics workflows across the organization.
Enhancing Delta's analytics developer workflow with dbt tools
As organizations mature their dbt practices, new tools can help standardize development and accelerate delivery across teams. dbt Canvas, VS Code, and dbt Copilot introduce additional ways to build, review, and maintain analytics—without requiring a single prescribed workflow. Explore the resources below to see how these tools can support current or future use cases.
Unlock analyst-driven data transformation with dbt Canvas
Explore how Canvas helps analysts quickly access and transform data through a visual, drag-and-drop experience and with a built-in AI for custom code generation.
Explore dbt Development in VS Code
The dbt VS Code Extension provides an optional development experience for teams interested in working with dbt inside VS Code. See how the extension supports common dbt workflows and where it can add value alongside existing processes.
Accelerate dbt Development with dbt Copilot
dbt Copilot provides AI-assisted support for common dbt development tasks, helping teams move faster while maintaining clarity and consistency.
dbt and Databricks: Data and analytics architecture for the ages
Empower more teams to build, collaborate, and scale AI-driven data products by connecting dbt with Databricks. Simplify workflows, enhance collaboration, and make data accessible across your organization—all while reducing costs and increasing efficiency.
Databricks Data + AI Summit Recap
Enable any data team to develop AI applications on your data without sacrificing data privacy or control.
How Kaltura drove down the cost of insights with dbt + Databricks
The team at Kaltura is able to evaluate models before sending to the warehouse, increase reuse of assets and speed the time to deploy with dbt on Databricks.
Quickstart for dbt + Databricks
Learn how to use dbt with Databricks. In this guide, you'll load sample data into a Databricks workspace, take a sample query and turn it into a model in a dbt project, and more.
Explore what’s possible with dbt Fusion
dbt Fusion is the next-generation dbt engine, built in Rust and designed for deeper SQL understanding. This section introduces how Fusion powers dbt Studio IDE, Canvas, and the VS Code extension as Delta teams evaluate potential future use cases.
Experience the dbt Fusion engine
Sonja Strempel, Analytics Engineer at DPG Media, shares how dbt Fusion is transforming her work, helping her build faster and deliver reliable data to stakeholders.
State-aware orchestration now in Preview for Fusion projects
Fusion lets you validate analytics code locally as you write it—no unnecessary queries—and runs models only when upstream data changes, saving 30%+ on dbt warehouse compute.
Get started with Fusion
Instal the dbt extension — available for VS Code, Cursor, and Windsurf — which uses the dbt Fusion Engine to make dbt development smoother and more efficient.
Building strong dbt foundations at Delta
Explore guides, tools, and best practices designed to help Delta teams dive into dbt. These resources support secure, governed, and collaborative workflows, enabling teams to deliver faster, more reliable insights.
Introduction to dbt
Not familiar with dbt? Start here. dbt helps teams transform, test, and document data in the warehouse, making it easier to collaborate, maintain data quality, and deliver reliable insights—faster
Learn dbt with hands-on training
Explore dbt’s technical learning resources to build your skills, from beginner tutorials to advanced analytics engineering best practices. Access guided courses, hands-on exercises, and practical examples to help you transform, test, and document data confidently and efficiently.
dbt Documentation
Dive into the docs to learn how to transform, test, and document data with dbt. Find step-by-step guides, reference materials, and best practices to help you build reliable, high-quality data workflows and get the most out of dbt.
Meet the dbt account team for Delta
Jay Bishop
Senior Solutions Architect - dbt Labs
LinkedInJay is a Senior Solutions Architect at dbt Labs, where he partners with some of dbt’s largest prospects and customers to help them successfully adopt and scale dbt across their analytics organizations. He has worked closely with data and analytics teams across Delta to scope practical, scalable solutions aligned to complex enterprise needs.
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