dbt Jumpstart
Streamlined dbt project setup for rapid analytics engineering
Fast, Efficient, and Reliable dbt Setup
At Cloud Data Consulting, we've built numerous dbt projects, understanding the importance of streamlining the development process to save time and effort. That's why we offer our dbt Jumpstart service, featuring an enhanced Style Guide and a dbt code generator.
Our Style Guide builds upon dbt-labs' existing resource, enhancing it further to provide a streamlined and valuable tool for our clients. Organizing projects aligning with our recommended division of labor improves efficiency.
What's Included
Enhanced Style Guide
Builds upon dbt-labs' existing style guide with additional best practices learned from real-world implementations.
- Naming conventions and standards
- Model organization patterns
- Documentation requirements
- Testing strategies
dbt Code Generator
Automated code generation for base layers, enabling rapid iteration and development of dimension and fact layers.
- Raw layer generation
- Staging layer scaffolding
- Source configuration templates
- Model boilerplate creation
Project Structure
Recommended division of labor and project organization that scales with your team and data complexity.
- Layered architecture (Raw → Staging → Marts)
- Clear separation of concerns
- Modular design patterns
- Reusable macros and utilities
Source System Integration
Raw layer that mirrors source system layout, making it easy to understand data lineage and transformations.
- Source system mapping
- Data lineage documentation
- Change data capture patterns
- Error handling strategies
Streamlined Development Process
Raw Layer Foundation
Start with a Raw layer that mirrors your source system layout. Our code generator creates this foundation automatically, saving hours of manual setup.
Staging Layer Pattern
Build the staging layer following dbt-labs' proven patterns, with our enhancements for better maintainability and performance.
Rapid Iteration
With the fundamental base layer generated, your team can focus on developing dimension and fact layers where the real business value is created.
Quality Assurance
Built-in testing frameworks and data quality checks ensure your analytics are reliable from day one.
Why dbt Jumpstart Works
Faster Time to Value
Skip weeks of setup and get straight to building analytics that matter to your business.
Proven Architecture
Built from patterns that work across dozens of implementations in various industries.
Scalable Foundation
Architecture that grows with your team and data complexity without major refactoring.
Complete dbt Package
Style Guide
Enhanced documentation and standards
Code Generator
Automated scaffolding tools
Project Templates
Ready-to-use project structure
Testing Framework
Data quality and validation tests
Start Your dbt Project Right
Skip the learning curve and start with a proven dbt foundation that scales.