Configuring Views and Models in a LookML Project
As discussed in the previous chapter, the key components of a LookML project are model files and view files. Views contain dimensions and measures that represent the columns in the tables. One view equals one table (or a virtual table known as a database or data warehouse view). In the views, you can define the fields (dimensions and measures) that are available to users from each table, specify the labels and descriptions for each field, set default values for filters and other parameters, define custom calculations for measures, filter, and sort the data.
LookML model files are the foundation of any Looker application. They define the data that users can access and explore. By carefully designing your LookML model files, you can make it easy for users to find the data they need and to get the insights they need to make informed decisions. In LookML models, you can create the Explores based on one or multiple tables (views).
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