5.2 Worked Example: jaffle_shop

This example takes dbt Labs' jaffle_shop from a dbt project to a reviewed, published ERD. It's small (8 tables), so every step fits on screen, but nothing changes at 200 tables.

Step	You'll	Commands
Step 1: Import from dbt	Generate schema files from manifest.json	dbt docs generate, qdbd import dbt
Step 2: Explore the model	Read tables, docs and relationships; find join paths	qdbd serve, qdbd path
Step 3: Review a change	See what a branch changes before merging	qdbd diff, qdbd build --diff-base
Step 4: Automate in CI	Comment on PRs and publish the diagram	the GitHub Action

The jaffle_shop diagram, live. Click orders, try the filter +orders, or open it full screen.