# dbt basics Day1 Lab

> DBT Basics Day 1 Lab introduces essential concepts of dbt, focusing on models, sources, and seeds within a Snowflake environment. Participants will learn how to set up a dbt project, configure environment variables, and create their first dbt models while understanding best practices for defining s…

- Web page: https://www.dataexpert.io/lesson/dbtbasicsday1lab-jan2026
- Program: [Winter 2026 Analytics Engineering Camp](https://www.dataexpert.io/program/winter-2026-snowflake-boot-camp)
- Access: Requires enrollment in Winter 2026 Analytics Engineering Camp
- Length: 56 min video
- Skills: ETL/ELT, dbt, Data Warehousing
- Academy: DataExpert.io Academy

## About this lesson

DBT Basics Day 1 Lab introduces essential concepts of dbt, focusing on models, sources, and seeds within a Snowflake environment. Participants will learn how to set up a dbt project, configure environment variables, and create their first dbt models while understanding best practices for defining sources in YAML files. This lab is ideal for beginners looking to grasp the foundational elements of dbt and its integration with data transformation workflows.

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