Do you have to write queries through the query console? Do you use it often?

Yes, it is often necessary to write queries through the query console, especially during debugging, data analysis, and hypothesis testing.

Using the query console allows for quick verification of data structure, obtaining samples, aggregates, or executing complex filters without the need to write code in the application.

For example, when analyzing logs or database data, you can quickly write an SQL query or a query to a NoSQL database to check for the presence of necessary records or to understand data distribution.

This is a convenient and fast tool for a systems analyst, enabling them to quickly obtain information and make decisions based on real data.