Sources

How to configure and build source models for dbt-nexus

Source models are the entry point for data into dbt-nexus. Each source maps raw data from an external system into the standardized nexus format.

  • Create Source Models -- Build new source models from scratch
  • Recommended Structure -- Best practices for organizing source models
  • Pre-Aggregated Sources -- Pattern for ad platforms, search analytics, and other aggregate-only data
  • Source Tests -- Testing strategies for source models
  • Development -- Local development workflow for sources
  • Template Sources -- Pre-built source templates for common platforms