# dbt basics Day2 Lecture

> The DBT Basics Day 2 Lecture focuses on essential concepts for analytics engineers using DBT, including testing, snapshots, and packages. Participants will learn about data quality assurance through data tests and unit tests, and how to implement slowly changing dimensions using snapshots. The sess…

- Web page: https://www.dataexpert.io/lesson/dbtbasicsday2lecture-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: 55 min video
- Skills: SQL, Data Modeling, ETL/ELT, dbt, Data Warehousing
- Academy: DataExpert.io Academy

## About this lesson

The DBT Basics Day 2 Lecture focuses on essential concepts for analytics engineers using DBT, including testing, snapshots, and packages. Participants will learn about data quality assurance through data tests and unit tests, and how to implement slowly changing dimensions using snapshots. The session also covers best practices for structuring DBT projects and introduces useful packages to enhance functionality. This lesson is ideal for those looking to deepen their understanding of DBT and improve their data transformation processes.

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