Looker Developer Deep Dive (LDDD) - Lab Topology

Lab 1 - Starter LookML Cleanup

• Identify common issues left by Looker’s LookML auto-generator
• Cleanup explores
• Cleanup views
• Test changes

Lab 2 - Extending LookML wth PDTs and Aggregate Tables

• Improve usability and performance of views
• Add a new derived table
• Customize a derived table with different filter options

Lab 3 - Enhancing LookML Flexibility with Liquid

• Create a dynamic dimension using a Liquid parameter
• Create a dynamic dimension using templated filters
• Make UI improvements with custom links and HTML formatting

Lab 4 - Modularize your LookML

• Move the aggregate table definition into a refinement
• Add a manifest and a project constant
• Use Looker extends to cut down on replicated configurations

Lab 5 - Testing and debugging LookML

• Identify and fix validation errors and warnings
• Fix logic errors
• Add Looker tests

Lab 6 - Implementing LookML Best Practices

• Add descriptions and groups
• Improve location drilling support