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Dataform2Looker: Bridging the Gap Between Dataform & LookML

Devoteam’s Google Cloud Data Experts announce Dataform2Looker, an open-source CLI tool designed to bridge the gap between Dataform transformations and LookML capabilities. This tool simplifies the workflow for data engineers and offers seamless integration between Dataform and LookML.

Google Cloud Platform, Data Analysis, Modernization, Cloud Computing

Benefits of Dataform2Looker

  • Streamlined Workflow: Data engineers no longer need to manually translate Dataform transformations into LookML views, reducing the risk of errors and saving valuable time.
  • Improved Accuracy and Maintainability: The tool guarantees that LookML views remain aligned with the newest Dataform transformations, enhancing the consistency and reliability of data infrastructure. Dataform definitions serve as the sole source of truth for integration, enabling distribution across BigQuery, Dataplex, and Looker. Information such as the column descriptions are synchronised from BigQuery to Looker.
  • DevOps Integration: Dataform2Looker facilitates continuous delivery and collaboration between data engineers and business analysts, supporting a DevOps approach by seamlessly integrating Dataform and LookML.

Advantages for Data Engineers

  • Streamlined workflow with automated translation of transformations.
  • Improved accuracy and maintainability of LookML views.
  • Increased consistency between the components of the data infrastructure.
  • Effective use of Dataform and LookML strengths in a DevOps environment.

Contribute

Dataform2Looker is an open-source tool that streamlines the process of integrating Dataform transformations with the power of LookML. We created it to simplify the workflow for data engineers, enabling a seamless connection between the two tools. We encourage you to join our team of contributors on GitHub.

Dataform2Looker GitHub repository snapshot
Dataform2Looker GitHub repository

If you’re passionate about simplifying data engineering and development, join our community and take advantage of Dataform2Looker’s capabilities.

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