How to use AI to explain a database table (instantly)

When you look at a database table and it includes a bunch of columns and seemingly endless rows, it can be difficult to figure out exactly what you’re looking at. And when you aren’t sure what type of information is hiding in your tables, it’s almost impossible to know what questions you can answer with your data. 

Instead of putting on your detective hat, let artificial intelligence explain your tables.

Uncover more business value from your data using AI Data Sidekick

Data Sidekick is an AI-assisted data tool that helps data pros and data novices alike cruise through common data tasks at breakneck speeds. 

It works by combining the power of artificial intelligence with context from your data warehouse (that’s how it’s able to explain the contents of your tables so succinctly).

Not sure what’s inside a database table? Sidekick can help → Select a table from your data warehouse, click Generate, and get a 2-sentence explanation about the table, including potential use cases. 

In addition to explaining tables, you can also use Sidekick’s collection of AI-powered recipes to:

• Convert natural language to SQL 🪄
• Explain, modify, and fix existing SQL queries 🔧
• Auto document table schemas ✍️
• Optimize queries to improve speed and trim your warehouse bill 💸

… and much more. We’re always developing new recipes, too. 

The best part? Sidekick is 100% free for individual users. You don’t even need a credit card to sign up.

Using Data Sidekick IRL

Curious about how Sidekick performs in real life? Check out this feedback from Megan Hettwer, Content Lead at AirOps, to see how she uses the Table Explainer recipe. ⬇