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Data & Analytics · Intermediate

SCD Type 1

A slowly changing dimension method that overwrites the old attribute value, keeping no history.

Definition

Type 1 is simple and suits corrections or attributes whose history doesn't matter. Past facts are restated under the new value.

Example

Fixing a misspelled customer name with an UPDATE.

Exam tip

Type 1 = overwrite, which loses history.

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