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With a git repository connected to your workspace, a developer scaffolds the dbt™ project in the Code IDE. This guide initializes the project, generates sources from your warehouse, and commits the result.
PrerequisitesEstimated time: 10 minutes.

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Steps

1

Initialize the project

In the Terminal, run the Paradime CLI:
It creates an initialize-dbt-project branch, prompts for a project name, scaffolds the standard dbt™ folders and dbt_project.yml, and offers to generate sources.yml files.
2

Generate sources

When prompted, Paradime fetches the databases and schemas from your connected warehouse:
  1. Select a database (arrow keys, then Enter).
  2. Select one or more schemas (press > to select, then Enter).
Paradime writes a sources_<schema_name>.yml for each schema. You can also do this later with DinoAI.
3

Commit your work

Use Git Lite to save your work: write a commit message (DinoAI can draft it), commit and push, then open a pull request for review.
Your project shows the scaffolded dbt™ folders and dbt_project.yml, with sources.yml files for the schemas you selected. You’re ready to build a model.

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Next steps

Create a dbt™ model

Write, run, and preview your first model.

Paradime CLI reference

Every CLI command, including repo init.

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