# Advanced dbt: Understanding incremental models Lab

> In this lab, Bruno demonstrates the implementation of incremental models using DBT. He showcases the process of setting up a new staging model to display incremental models, emphasizing the importance of defining conditions for merging logic. Throughout the lab, he explains the concept of increment…

- Web page: https://www.dataexpert.io/lesson/advanced-dbt-understanding-incremental-models-lab
- Program: [Analytics Engineering Boot Camp starting October 2024](https://www.dataexpert.io/program/analytics-engineering-boot-camp)
- Module: Advanced dbt
- Access: Requires enrollment in Analytics Engineering Boot Camp starting October 2024
- Length: 34 min video
- Skills: SQL, ETL/ELT, dbt
- Academy: DataExpert.io Academy

## About this lesson

In this lab, Bruno demonstrates the implementation of incremental models using DBT. He showcases the process of setting up a new staging model to display incremental models, emphasizing the importance of defining conditions for merging logic. Throughout the lab, he explains the concept of incremental materialization and the use of full refresh flags.

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