A new glossary has been introduced to compare and contrast terms and concepts used in Looker and Looker Studio. This glossary helps users understand the similarities, differences, and nuances between the two platforms. Below are the key terms and concepts outlined:
Connection, Connector
Similar
- Looker: Connection in Admin section for database retrieval.
- Looker Studio: Connector for accessing data platforms, creating data sources.
Content Access; Roles, Permissions
Similar
- Looker: Content access limits user interactions with boards and folders.
- Looker Studio: IAM-based roles and permissions for asset access.
Cross-filtering Dashboards, Chart Cross-filtering
Similar
- Looker: Cross-filtering allows selecting data points to filter dashboard tiles.
- Looker Studio: Chart cross-filtering applies interactions as filters to other charts.
Dashboard, Report
Similar
- Looker: Dashboards are collections of saved queries.
- Looker Studio: Reports present data insights and can be shared.
Dashboard Filter, Filter Properties
Similar
- Looker: Dashboard filters narrow results for viewers.
- Looker Studio: Filter properties refine data shown to report viewers.
Dashboard Filter Controls, Filter Controls
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- Looker: Customizable filter controls for dashboard viewers.
- Looker Studio: Controls filter data and gather user input.
Data Access, Credentials
Similar
- Looker: Data access managed by model sets.
- Looker Studio: Credentials determine data visibility.
Dimension
Same
- Looker: Represents attributes or values for filtering queries.
- Looker Studio: Categories of information for grouping data.
Linked Filters, Filter Inheritance
Similar
- Looker: Linked filters narrow options based on selected values.
- Looker Studio: Filters inherited hierarchically from higher-level components.
Measure, Metric
Similar
- Looker: Measures represent measurable data like sums and counts.
- Looker Studio: Metrics are aggregations applied to data sets.
Merged Results, Blended Data
Similar
- Looker: Merged results combine data from different Explores.
- Looker Studio: Blended data joins fields from different sources.
Parameter, Parameter
Different
- Looker: LookML parameters define attributes/settings for objects.
- Looker Studio: Parameters interact with user data for interactivity.
Table Calculations, Calculated Fields
Similar
- Looker: Table calculations are like spreadsheet formulas on query results.
- Looker Studio: Calculated fields create new metrics and dimensions from data.
This glossary aids in understanding the shared and distinct functionalities between Looker and Looker Studio.
