What is Data Build Tool?

dbt (Data Build Tool) is a command-line tool that enables data analysts and engineers to transform data in their data warehouses more effectively. It allows users to write modular SQL transformations, manage dependencies, and version control their data transformation logic. dbt primarily focuses on the 'T' in ELT (Extract, Load, Transform) processes, leaving the extraction and loading to other tools. It's commonly used to build data models, create data pipelines, and ensure data quality within cloud data warehouses like Snowflake, BigQuery, and Redshift.