Overview
- Data visualization tool
- Supports BigQuery and 60+ SQL databases (dialects)
- Define semantic modelling layer on top of DB
- Using Look modelling language (LookML)
- Defines logic and permissions independent of specific DB or SQL language
- Abstract individual DBs—data engineers can focus on business logic
- Web-based
- Looker API—embed reports in other apps
- Dashboards
- e.g. Business Pulse dashboard
- Visualization options—area charts, line charts, sankey diagrams, funnels, liquid fill gauges
- Sharing—schedule delivery through: Google Drive, Slack, Dropbox