# Understanding Read Streams and SCD Implementation Lab

> Learn how to implement Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) using read streams in this lab focused on NBA player data. Participants will explore creating and managing tables to track player activity over time, utilizing SQL commands such as CREATE TABLE, INSERT, and MERGE. This lesson is ideal for data…

- Web page: https://www.dataexpert.io/lesson/understandingreadstreamsandscdimplementationlab-jan2026-p735-l2006
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- Module: Week 7: Analytical Patterns & CDC
- Access: Requires enrollment in AnalyticsExpert
- Length: 34 min video
- Skills: SQL, Data Modeling, ETL/ELT
- Academy: DataExpert.io Academy

## About this lesson

Learn how to implement Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) using read streams in this lab focused on NBA player data. Participants will explore creating and managing tables to track player activity over time, utilizing SQL commands such as CREATE TABLE, INSERT, and MERGE. This lesson is ideal for data engineers and analysts looking to enhance their skills in change data capture and data modeling techniques.

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