# dbt Basics Day 3 Lecture

> In this lecture, Bruno dives into the functionalities of DBT, particularly focusing on its role in data transformation and testing. He discusses the importance of unit tests and data tests, explaining how they can help ensure data integrity and business logic. He also touches on the challenges DBT…

- Web page: https://www.dataexpert.io/lesson/dbt-basics-day-3-lecture-jan2025
- Program: [2025 New Year  Data Engineering Boot Camp starting January 6th](https://www.dataexpert.io/program/2025-new-year-data-engineering-boot-camp-starting-january-6th)
- Access: Requires enrollment in 2025 New Year  Data Engineering Boot Camp starting January 6th
- Length: 26 min video
- Skills: SQL, Data Modeling, ETL/ELT, dbt
- Academy: DataExpert.io Academy

## About this lesson

In this lecture, Bruno dives into the functionalities of DBT, particularly focusing on its role in data transformation and testing. He discusses the importance of unit tests and data tests, explaining how they can help ensure data integrity and business logic. He also touches on the challenges DBT aims to solve, such as documentation and testing chaos.

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