Bruin

Bruin is a unified analytics platform that enables data professionals to work end-to-end for their data pipelines. This extension is built to improve the development experience of data products on Bruin using Visual Studio Code.

Features

Syntax Coloring

• Applies YAML syntax coloring to Bruin code in SQL files (enclosed between /* @bruin ... @bruin */) and Python files (enclosed between """ @bruin ... @bruin """).

Folding Range Provider

• Allows folding and unfolding Bruin code regions in SQL and Python files for a cleaner workspace.
• Auto Folding: Configure this setting through the Settings UI under Extensions > Bruin.

Note: The Pylance extension may affect the auto-folding feature. If you encounter inconsistencies, review your Pylance settings or temporarily disable it.

Dynamic SQL Content Viewer

• Renders SQL content within a VS Code Webview, enabling content copying and automatic refreshing on file updates.
• Adapts to theme changes (dark/light/Dark high contrast)

SQL Validation and Execution

• Introduces SQL validation and execution capabilities.
• Custom messages for invalid SQL queries.
• Ability to run SQL with additional flags such as --downstream and --full-refresh.
• Date inputs for selecting start and end dates for the run command.
• Exclusive End Date checkbox to adjust the end date to the end of the selected day.

Asset Lineage

• New panel to display the lineage of a single asset.
• Ability to expand properties in the lineage view to see further upstream and downstream elements.

Connections Management

• Display and manage connections integrated with Bruin CLI.
• Add new connections directly from the UI.
• Delete existing connections via the UI.

Bruin CLI Management

• New tab in the side panel for easy installation and updates of Bruin CLI.
• Windows-specific Go check, with a link to documentation if Go is missing.

Autocomplete and Snippets

• Autocomplete support for .bruin.yml, pipeline.yml, and *.asset.yml files with predefined options and schema validations.
• Snippets for creating Bruin root configuration, pipelines, and assets.

Installation

1. Open Visual Studio Code.
2. Navigate to the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X).
3. Search for "Bruin" and click Install.

Note: Ensure that you have the Bruin CLI installed on your system before using the new features. For guidance on installing the Bruin CLI, please refer to the official documentation.

Usage

Syntax Coloring

Enclose Bruin code with delimiters:

• In SQL files: /* @bruin and @bruin */
• In Python files: """ @bruin and @bruin """

Folding Range

Bruin code regions are automatically foldable.

Dynamic SQL Content Viewer

1. Open any SQL file.
2. Click the Bruin logo icon in the top right menu.
3. A Webview will open, previewing the SQL content.
4. Click the "Copy" icon to copy the content.
5. The theme color of the view matches the current VS Code theme.

SQL Validation and Execution

• Validation: Click the "Validate" button to validate the current SQL or entire pipeline.
• Run with Flags: Click the "Run" button to execute the SQL command in an integrated terminal, with optional flags and date inputs.

Asset Lineage

Access the new lineage panel to view and interact with asset lineages.

Connections Management

Use the new connections section from Settings tab to view, add, or delete connections directly from the UI.

Bruin CLI Management

Access the Bruin CLI management tab Settings in the side panel for easy installation and updates.

Release Notes

Latest Release: 0.32.4

• Increase maxBuffer limit

Previous Highlights

• 0.32.3: Added support for running pipeline from last failure.
• 0.32.2: Made Full Path Usage Default for Bruin CLI.
• 0.32.1: Added a link to Bruin documentation in the extension settings.
• 0.32.0: Added a test connection feature to test existing connections.
• 0.31.5: Prevented form resets when uploading a GCP json file in the ConnectionsForm component.
• 0.31.4: Fixed an issue where updating an asset's name would reset its description, owner, and type fields.
• 0.31.3: Fix Asset Name Falling to Default Value After Editing Description.
• 0.31.2: Correct Path Handling for Bruin Executable in Configuration.
• 0.31.1: Improved error handling, logging, and CLI path resolution for better command execution.
• 0.31.0: Linked asset columns to glossary entries for quick navigation.
• 0.30.3: Implemented the ability to add accepted values for asset columns.
• 0.30.2: Added the ability to add pattern checks with input values.
• 0.30.1: Enabled telemetry by default to improve performance monitoring and user experience.
• 0.30.0: Integrated RudderStack analytics to monitor extension performance, with support for user-controlled telemetry preferences.
• 0.29.4: Improved layout and styling for inputs and buttons for better responsiveness and consistency.
• 0.29.3: Hid the file input when selecting service_account_json for GCP connections.
• 0.29.2: Refactored the DateInput component to handle dates in UTC rather than local time.
• 0.29.1: Fix CLI Installation Check in Offline Mode
• 0.29.0: Allow editing asset name and description in the side panel and add a Bruin documentation button in Settings.
• 0.28.0: Added support for displaying custom checks in the UI.
• 0.27.2: Fix Error Handling in BruinValidate Class and Add Windows-Specific Validation.
• 0.27.1: Resolved the issue with adding new columns in assets by refactoring the accepted_value check structure.
• 0.27.0: Added functionality to manage column checks from the UI, with the ability to remove all checks and add most checks (except accepted_values and pattern).
• 0.26.10: Removed the Bruin Executable Path from the extension settings.
• 0.26.9: Improved Git Bash detection on Windows by dynamically resolving its path based on the Git executable location.
• 0.26.8: Add support for detecting Git Bash in different on Windows.
• 0.26.7: Fix the issue causing bruin.renderSQL to fail.
• 0.26.6: Fix the render error when the CLI is not installed or the path is not found.
• 0.26.5: Added new parameters to the YAML asset completion and validation schema.
• 0.26.4: Fixed an issue where non-SQL Shopify assets were incorrectly displayed in the SQL preview.
• 0.26.3: Added delete column functionality with confirmation alert and expanded supported destinations in yaml-assets-schema.json.
• 0.26.2: Add version check for Bruin CLI to compare current and latest versions and notify the user if an update is available.
• 0.26.1: Adjusted the column checks' blocking property type to align with the CLI output.
• 0.26.0: Added functionality to add and update columns directly from the UI in the Columns tab.
• 0.25.29: Added functionality to retrieve all connections from the json schema using internal and introduced CSV upload support for custom chess players.
• 0.25.28: Update Terminal Creation to Default to Git Bash on Windows.
• 0.25.27: Fixed the validate and run buttons hover colors to match the vscode themes.
• 0.25.26: Fixed the validate and run buttons height.
• 0.25.25: Added excetuable path to the bruin commands to run on the powershell.
• 0.25.24: Added excetuable path option to the configuration for windows.
• 0.25.23: Updated the logic to look fo bruin executable path on windows and add debugging informations.
• 0.25.22: Used the install script on all the platforms.
• 0.25.21: Removed the git check for windows.
• 0.25.20: Fixed Bruin Render command to run properly from the command palette.
• 0.25.19: Clarified Windows installation message to specify Git requirement and fixed CLI installation command to run from the command palette.
• 0.25.18: Enhanced Bruin CLI installation process with a new shell script for Windows and Linux, and Homebrew support for macOS.
• 0.25.17: Refactored asset validation and run button styles to improve consistency with the VSCode editor.
• 0.25.16: Adjust the position of the environment dropdown menu, moving it from the top to the bottom.
• 0.25.15: Adjust date input background color to align with GitHub's dimmed dark theme.
• 0.25.14: Removed the connections from the fullasset snippet.
• 0.25.13: Replaced ellipsis icon with arrow icon to toggle checkbox group.
• 0.25.12: Improved UI consistency for DateInput and CheckboxGroup components, including updated styling and layout adjustments.
• 0.25.11: Improved error handling to display 'panic' errors more clearly.
• 0.25.10: Added 'Show More' for long descriptions, displayed pipeline names before asset titles, and optimized view by hiding tags and pipeline names on smaller screens.
• 0.25.9: Rearrange asset details layout: move asset name and tags to the top with tabs positioned below for improved UI structure
• 0.25.8: Moved Lineage Panel to a dedicated component for improved organization and performance.
• 0.25.7: Updated Content-Security-Policy for BruinPanel and LineagePanel, and refactored initialization logic for improved security and performance.
• 0.25.6: Added support for Athena connections in the Bruin configuration schema and connection form.
• 0.25.5: Ensured proper visibility of the lineage panel when focusing on the side panel and improved focus handling during extension activation.
• 0.25.4: Refactored error handling to prevent UI from crashing when parsing errors occur, ensuring graceful error display.
• 0.25.3: Introduced separate handling and display of warnings and critical errors, providing a clearer distinction between the two and improving overall user experience.
• 0.25.2: Fixed an issue where the GCP service account file was incorrectly saved as service_account_json instead of service_account_file.
• 0.25.1: Added YAML syntax highlighting support with "redhat.vscode-yaml" extension and updated regex patterns for improved parsing.
• 0.25.0: Added the ability to edit asset names and descriptions directly in the UI, integrating the Bruin CLI patchAssetCommand for updates
• 0.24.1: Highlighted the default environment in the UI and updated the asset parameters schema with location and query properties.
• 0.24.0: Added the ability to duplicate connections with a prefilled form and " (Copy)" appended to the name.
• 0.23.1: Reorganized the connection form by moving optional fields to the bottom and updated the color of the delete icon for better visual consistency.
• 0.23.0: Added a radio button in the GCP connection form, to choose between a file picker for service_account_json or a text area.
• 0.22.4: Added a file picker for service_account_json in GPC connections, with fixed keywords and default values for improved usability.
• 0.22.3: Added validation for duplicate connection names in the same environment and made the port field editable.
• 0.22.2: Introduced an eye icon for password visibility in the input field.
• 0.22.1: Made the port field editable, resolved PostgreSQL connection issues, and allowed empty strings for ssl_mode.
• 0.22.0: Enabled editing of existing connections directly from the UI with Bruin CLI integration.
• 0.21.x: Introduced new connection addition via the UI and updated autocomplete schema for Databricks.
• 0.20.x: Added connection deletion capability in the UI.
• 0.19.x: Enhanced connection display, data fetching integration with Bruin CLI, and ensured proper alerting for the latest CLI version.
• 0.18.x: Improved UI styling and readability for asset columns and descriptions.
• 0.17.x: Introduced a Bruin CLI management tab and resolved datepicker issues.
• 0.16.x: Added popup asset information display and improved asset name tooltips.
• 0.15.x: Enhanced metadata push feature, fixed visual and functional issues in the lineage panel, and ensured date consistency in asset management.
• 0.14.x - 0.13.x: Various fixes for file handling, node dragging, indentation, and autocomplete.
• 0.12.x - 0.9.x: Enhancements for asset upstream formats, SQL preview, pipeline validation, and asset tab consolidation.
• 0.8.x - 0.7.x: Markdown rendering for AssetDetails, error handling, and styling improvements.
• 0.6.x - 0.5.x: SQL preview visibility, tabbed interface, and line numbers.
• 0.4.x - 0.1.x: Initial features including SQL validation, auto-folding, syntax coloring, and dynamic content viewing.

How to Update

To update to the latest version, search for "Bruin" in the Extensions Marketplace and click the Update button.