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Improve DAG name and empty state

Release notes

Problem to solve

When embarking on the DAG feature for the very first time, users feel lost due to the lack of accessible cues to start using it.

  • DAG name is unclear, many users are not familiar with it.
  • There's not enough guidance in the UI about what the DAG viz. feature is and how to start using it, and why.

Intended users

User experience goal

I want to easily discover the new feature in the UI, learn about it, and start using it.

Proposal

Change the name of the DAG tab to Needs, and adjust the empty state content.

  • The DAG inline link should lead to the documentation for DAG
  • The CTA button should lead to the documentation about the :needs keyword.
Needs_empty_state

Further details

Permissions and Security

Documentation

❗ We need to make sure to update any related documentation to use Needs wherever we refer to the feature and not specifically a visualization type.

Availability & Testing

What does success look like, and how can we measure that?

What is the type of buyer?

Is this a cross-stage feature?

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