What does the dbt seed-paths directory contain?

The dbt seed-paths directory contains CSV files that are specifically designed to be loaded into the data warehouse. In the context of dbt, a seed is a simple CSV file that can be used to populate a table in the data warehouse with static data. This could include reference data, lookup tables, or any other data that you need to reference within your transformations but does not change frequently.

By placing these CSV files in the seed-paths directory, dbt helps streamline the process of loading this data into your warehouse, allowing you to specify these files within the dbt project. Once the dbt run command is executed, it reads the CSV files from this directory and creates corresponding tables in the data warehouse. This feature is particularly useful for managing small datasets that don't require complex transformations or queries before loading.

In summary, the contents of the seed-paths directory facilitate the ingestion of necessary static data into the data warehouse, which can later be utilized in broader transformations and analyses.