Docs + Testing: Are We Optimizing for the Wrong Thing?
How much context and assurance do I need to know I’m developing in the right direction?
How much context and assurance do I need to know I’m developing in the right direction?
Although companies heavily rely on SQL / data pipelines to power applications and make decisions, testing is usually an afterthought. However, systematic testing of data is critical to creating trustworthy and reliable pipelines. This post highlights the three categories of tests for data: unit tests, table diffs, and audits.