Which command executes compiled SQL model files against the current target database?

The command that executes compiled SQL model files against the current target database is indeed "dbt run." This command is essential for transforming your data based on the models defined in your dbt project. When you use "dbt run," it compiles the SQL code in your models, then runs those compiled files against the specified target database, thereby materializing your models into tables or views in that database.

This is crucial for ensuring that your data transformations and analyses are current and reflect the latest state of your data sources. "dbt run" is part of the data build tool workflow, initiating the process of transforming raw data into a clean, analyzable format.

The other commands serve different purposes:

• "dbt compile" compiles the models but does not execute them against the database.

• "dbt debug" is used to check if your dbt setup is functioning correctly.

• "dbt test" runs tests defined in your dbt project to validate the data quality and integrity.

Understanding these distinctions helps you effectively leverage dbt to manage your analytics workflow.