Summary

We covered quite a bit of advanced content in this chapter, all around how to best use SQL in Metabase. By now, you should understand that SQL absolutely has a role to play in a fully functioning Metabase environment. Moreover, you should understand the time and place where SQL is appropriate, and where it's better to stick with the notebook editor.

I've seen a lot of novice SQL programmers become very proficient at SQL after having the chance to play around with it in Metabase. SQL is an incredibly powerful language that has staying power. I believe we'll be using it for decades to come. It tends to be one of the easier languages to learn, too, so I encourage you to make it a part of your Metabase environment.

This chapter concludes our exploration of the core features of Metabase. In the next chapter, we'll learn about some advanced features of Metabase, find out where to go for additional help, and learn how we can contribute to Metabase's...