Enhancing Snowflake UI Part 4: How Snowflake’s Updated UI(Snowsight) is Revolutionizing Data Analytics

As a data analyst, you know the struggle of finding a powerful yet user-friendly tool to work with your data. You need something that can handle large datasets, run queries at lightning speed, and provide insights that make your business decisions shine. And let’s not forget the convenience of accessing your data from anywhere, at any time, and on any device. Well, hold on to your hats because Snowflake’s updated UI — Snowsight, is here to save the day!

Snowsight lets you perform your critical Snowflake operations, such as building and running queries, monitoring performance and history, creating and managing users and objects, sharing data with other accounts, and exploring data from Snowflake Marketplace.

But Snowsight is not just a UI. It’s a revolution in data analytics. Snowsight is designed to make your data analysis workflows faster, easier, and more collaborative. Snowsight is packed with features that will help you explore, understand, and communicate your data like never before.

In this blog post, I will show you 10 most exciting ways that Snowflake’s updated UI is revolutionizing data analytics. These are the features that I love the most about Snowsight, and I think you will love them too. Let’s get started!

1. Worksheets- Snowflake Updated UI Feature Playground!

Worksheets are where the magic happens in Snowsight. This interactive playground is where you write and run your SQL queries. It’s so responsive that you can see the results of your queries instantly. Plus, you can edit your queries on the fly without losing your train of thought. Snowflake just made SQL queries a breeze!

2. Visualizations- Perhaps the Most interesting Snowsight feature

Who said data couldn’t be fun? Snowsight offers a range of visualization types that turn your query results into eye-catching graphs and charts. From line charts to pie charts, scatter plots to gauges, Snowsight has got it all. Choose the perfect visualization to bring your data to life and dazzle your audience..

3. Powerful Snowsight Dashboards

Customizing your dashboards has never been easier with Snowsight. Drag and drop visualizations from your worksheets onto your dashboards, or use the layout options to arrange them however you like. Dashboards are your go-to tool for sharing data insights in a visually stunning way. Give your audience a bird’s-eye view or dive into the nitty-gritty details — it’s all up to you!

4. Data Sharing

Data sharing is another powerful feature of Snowsight that lets you collaborate seamlessly with other Snowflake accounts. No need to copy or move your data around; simply share it securely and efficiently. Whether it’s with your partners, customers, suppliers, or any stakeholders, Snowsight has your back in the sharing gam

5. Snowflake Marketplace — Your One-Stop Snowsight Data Shop!

Welcome to Snowflake Marketplace, where data dreams come true! Discover and access data from various sources like public datasets, third-party providers, and fellow Snowflake accounts. Snowsight makes it a breeze to explore and access the wealth of data in the marketplace. It’s like having your own data mall, and the best part? No long lines!

6. Account and User Management

Managing your account and user profile is a piece of cake in Snowsight. Simply click on the account menu in the top-right corner, and boom! From switching roles, regions, and accounts to signing out or getting help, it’s all just a click away. Snowflake knows how to keep things secure and personalized for you.

7. Query Performance and History-

Need to optimize your queries and workloads? Snowsight’s got you covered. Monitor and fine-tune your query performance, efficiency, and cost with ease. Peek into the query plan to see how Snowflake executes and optimizes your queries. And for the real data detectives, delve into the query profile for detailed statistics and metrics. Who knew analyzing queries could be this thrilling?

8. Virtual Warehouses

Virtual warehouses in Snowsight are your secret weapon for scaling compute resources according to your needs. Create, modify, start, stop, suspend, resume, change size or type — Snowsight puts the power in your hands. Optimize performance and cost without breaking a sweat or disrupting other users. It’s like having your own fleet of snowplows to clear your data path.

9. Databases and Database Objects

Snowsight simplifies database management in Snowflake. Creating and modifying databases and database objects like schemas, tables, and views has never been easier. Browse, search, and filter objects, view properties, and manage access permissions like a pro. Let Snowsight be your personal data librarian and keep everything neat and tidy.

10. My Favorite Snowsight feature: Data Profiling and Cleansing

Snowsight takes data exploration to the next level with profiling and cleansing features. Get insights into data quality, distribution, and statistics with data profiling. And when it comes to data cleanliness, Snowsight’s data cleansing capabilities have your back. Apply transformations and functions to ensure your data is as pristine as a freshly fallen snowflake.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Snowflake’s updated UI, Snowsight, is a true data analytics marvel. Its user-friendly interface and powerful features make data analysis a breeze. From worksheets and visualizations to dashboards, data sharing, and advanced data profiling, Snowsight has everything you need to conquer the data mountains. So grab your snowboard and hit the slopes of Snowsight — it’s time to ride the data wave with style!

And if you’re looking for an all-in-one data preparation and exploration platform to complement your Snowflake experience, don’t forget to check out Datameer. Datameer seamlessly integrates with Snowflake, empowering you to prep, blend, and analyze data effortlessly. With Datameer and Snowflake’s Snowsight, you’ll be the master of the data universe