Docs Are Part Of The Interface
Write dbt descriptions that explain grain, business meaning, and caveats.
If the dashboard is important, the model description is not optional decoration. The mechanism dbt documentation turns model and column descriptions into a navigable knowledge surface. The goal is not prose volume; it is decision support. Good descriptions tell a future reader what the model represents, what one row means, which fields are business-critical, and which caveats matter before reuse. Why it works Documentation belongs near the code because it changes with the code. A wiki page can explain intent, but a column description beside a test and model definition lets reviewers catch drift. When the semantic meaning of net_revenue…
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