Mastering Google Dataform: From Beginner to Pro- BigQuery

Name: Mastering Google Dataform: From Beginner to Pro- BigQuery
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Your Complete Guide to Data Transformation Mastery- Dataform-BigQuery

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Created byAbdsalam Fadel

Last updated 1/2026

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What you'll learn

Master Google Dataform Fundamentals
Integrate Dataform with GitHub
Develop Dataform Models ( Incremental & SCD ) using GCP and CLI
Implement Dataform Assertions, Workflows and more

Course content

9 sections • 39 lectures • 2h 17m total length

Lets get started1:24
Introduction1:14
What is Google DataForm2:25
Google Dataform vs. DBT Core vs. DBT Cloud3:48
Do you have any questions ?0:26
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Create GCP project1:57
Create Github Repository0:56
Create Github Token1:26
Setup your repository in Dataform1:21
Link Github with Dataform2:20
Dataform Initialization1:47
Learn dataform initialization by creating a development workspace, a first branch, and pushing definitions, graphs, and the workflow settings YAML to GitHub.
Working with DataForm in GCP Workspace13:25
Navigating Dataform in GCP: Step-by-Step Guide to Model Creation and Execution
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Test connection between Google Dataform and Github2:54

Overview1:19
Set up and explore a Google Dataform project, choose browser-based or local development, integrate with GitHub, push branches, and prepare a first model to transform data in BigQuery.
Setting up local environment - CLI4:34
Install Visual Studio Code, clone the repository from GitHub into your data form project, then initialize the data form CLI in a terminal.
Creating Service Account3:39
Creating First Dataform Model in GCP2:00
Delete unused Dataform models, keep the first to test the real model, create a branch, and use BigQuery to create an EU data set and configure Dataform for modeling.
Running DataForm Locally and in GCP6:10

Variables in Dataform7:13
https://cloud.google.com/dataform/docs/configure-dataform#workflow_settings.yaml
Incremental models explained3:41
Explore how incremental models handle daily data by updating existing records and adding only new ones, using the id to avoid duplicates and keep data up to date for analysis.
Implementing Incremental models in Dataform - Part 17:21
Implementing Incremental models in Dataform - Part 28:17

Requirements

Basic Understanding of SQL, Github
Willing to learn new things

Description

Welcome to "Mastering Google Dataform: From Beginner to Pro"!

Are you ready to transform your data skills and streamline your workflows? This comprehensive course is designed to take you from a beginner to a pro in Google Dataform, the powerful tool for data transformation and management. Whether you're a data analyst, data engineer, or just someone eager to enhance your data handling abilities, this course is perfect for you.

What You'll Learn:

Foundations of Google Dataform: Grasp the fundamental principles and core concepts to begin using it.
Constructing Data Models: Discover how to develop various models (such as views, tables, incremental tables, and SCD tables) in BigQuery using Dataform.
Data Transformation Methods: Master techniques for transforming raw data and creating dependencies between models.
Advanced Features: Dive deep into advanced features and best practices for optimizing your workflows.
Hands-On Projects: Apply your knowledge through hands-on exercises.

Who Should Enroll?

Students: Pursuing studies in data science, analytics, or related fields and wanting practical, hands-on experience.
Data Analysts looking to enhance their skills.
Data Engineers aiming to optimize their workflows.
Beginners eager to learn data transformation from scratch.
Professionals seeking to leverage Google Dataform for their data needs.

Enroll now and start your journey to mastering Google Dataform today!

Who this course is for:

Anyone Interested in Data world and would like to learn new data skills

Mastering Google Dataform: From Beginner to Pro- BigQuery

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Course content

Introduction5 lectures • 9min

Dataform setup9 lectures • 27min

Setup DataForm Locally (CLI) and service accounts to access BigQuery5 lectures • 18min

Working with DataForm6 lectures • 14min

Incremental Models in Dataform4 lectures • 27min

Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) using Google Dataform2 lectures • 19min

Assertions using Google Dataform - Data Quality Checks2 lectures • 10min

Explore and work with Dataform Workflow in GCP4 lectures • 13min

Thank you2 lectures • 1min

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