Data Modeling - The 4 Common Types of Dimensions | Data Modeling 101

Download the PDF shown in this video inside my free community https://www.skool.com/moderndata/about ----- Building a data warehouse as a data team is rarely straightforward. Each company has unique nuances and business logic that they need to work around. So when it comes to data modeling, designing Dimensions will naturally be a critical step. But it's also something that causes teams a lot of stress. Get it right, and your data model (and analytics as a whole) will run smoothly. Get it wrong, and you'll be spending more time fixing issues and feeling frustrated. So what I want to talk about today are the four most common types of Dimensions that you'll run into: This includes: 1. Role-playing 2. Conformed 3. Junk 4. Degenerate The goal is to help you better understand the differences and common ways they are used. That way you can build your own warehouse more effectively. And ultimately, deliver more impact to the business through the data you present. Enjoy. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:25 Download PDF 01:21 Role Playing Dimension 02:50 Conformed Dimensions 04:36 Junk Dimensions 07:23 Degenerate Dimensions 09:48 Mental Shortcut 10:44 ‌