TL;DR: dbt Labs has acquired SDF Labs, bringing SDF’s SQL comprehension technology to dbt users. This upgrade will drastically improve compilation speed, developer experience, lineage accuracy, and more in dbt projects. SDF understands SQL syntax, provides fast parsing, IntelliSense suggestions, local execution, and error detection. Integrating SDF’s capabilities into dbt will transform user experience. While not part of the Apache 2.0 code base, SDF’s features will be accessible to all dbt users. Exciting changes ahead in the data control plane! Stay tuned for more updates through webinars and announcements. This development marks a significant advancement for dbt users worldwide.
https://www.getdbt.com/blog/dbt-labs-acquires-sdf-labs