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joshtemple · 09-08-2022

We were looking for a way to syntax highlight LookML on our blog at Spectacles. Highlight.js is a popular and lightweight library for syntax highlighting with JavaScript, but it didn’t have a language definition for LookML.I’ve added one and made it ...

joshtemple · 07-13-2022

Hey Looker!I’m one of the maintainers of Spectacles, a popular open-source tool for testing LookML for SQL, content, and data test errors.We’re major users of the Looker API and have been using it for a long time with hundreds of Looker customers.We’...

joshtemple · 02-17-2021

I’m excited to announce the official launch of Spectacles, the first continuous integration and automated testing tool for Looker.Spectacles automatically tests your LookML and content, ensuring Looker stays reliable and accurate for your business.Sp...

joshtemple · 03-03-2021

This is still a problem, neither the view nor the scope field actually returns the name of the view associated with a dimension. Adding a from field to an explore is a great example of this.

joshtemple · 01-29-2021

Rebecca, this is an amazing guide to Looker data tests. We’re finding that Looker customers still aren’t using this feature to its full potential, so it’s really helpful to have these ideas to point to.In addition to running data tests from the API o...

joshtemple · 05-17-2020

We built an open-source tool called Spectacles to do exactly what you’re describing! [GitHub] [docs] Spectacles runs SQL queries against your Looker instance using the Looker API to check that each dimension in a project is working as you expect. You...

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JavaScript syntax highlighter for LookML with highlight.js

Improve OpenAPI spec + documentation for responses

Meet Spectacles - automated testing and CI for Looker

Re: lookml_model_explore doesn't pull correct view_name

Re: LookML Data Tests: Recommendations and Best Practices

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