dbt Architecture

Purpose

Transform AI agents into experts on dbt project architecture and medallion layer patterns, providing guidance on structuring production-grade dbt projects with proper layer separation, naming conventions, and configuration strategies.

When to Use This Skill

Activate this skill when users ask about:

• Planning dbt project structure and folder organization
• Implementing medallion architecture (bronze/silver/gold)
• Establishing naming conventions for models and columns
• Configuring folder-level settings in dbt_project.yml
• Ensuring proper model dependencies and data flow
• Understanding layer separation and architectural patterns
• Setting up tag inheritance strategies