September 15, 2026 · Vistelio
A practical tutorial on LookML localization: locale_data strings files, localization_settings, locale-aware labels and descriptions, translating LookML dashboards, driving locale from user attributes for embedded analytics, and the governance habits that keep translations from rotting.
Read moreSeptember 14, 2026 · Vistelio
A practical tutorial on exposing semi-structured BigQuery data in Looker: when to UNNEST inside a view, how to model repeated records as their own view, how to handle the native JSON type with JSON_VALUE and JSON_QUERY, and how to keep fanout and query cost under control.
Read moreSeptember 9, 2026 · Vistelio
A practical LookML tutorial on time: how dimension_group: time really works, the three-timezone model that decides what a "day" means, fiscal calendars with fiscal_month_offset, date-range joins, and period-over-period comparisons that survive month-end.
Read moreAugust 27, 2026 · Vistelio
Refinements (+view_name) and extends solve different problems in a growing LookML project. This tutorial shows when to use each, the gotchas that bite teams in production, and a folder layout that keeps generated views, global labels, and team-specific measures apart.
Read moreAugust 25, 2026
One of the pillars of Looker's powerful capabilities is LookML, its proprietary data modeling language. This article will take a deep dive into LookML, focusing on the three key concepts: Views, Explores, and Models.
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