dbt

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Data Build Tool — a command-line tool that enables data analysts to transform data in their warehouse using SQL.

Pronunciation

Correct

dee-BEE-tee

/ˌdiːˈbiːtiː/

dbt Labs explicitly states in their documentation and community Slack that the tool is pronounced as individual letters 'd-b-t', not as a word.

Source: docs.getdbt.com(official docs)

Common Mistake

DEB-it

/ˈdebɪt/

Pronouncing it like the financial term 'debit' is a very common error; dbt Labs have clarified it is always spelled out.

Source: docs.getdbt.com(official docs)