> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.5x.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Step 8: What's Next?

> Explore advanced features and capabilities when you're ready to go deeper

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  **Congratulations!** 🎉

  You've successfully completed the essential 5X setup. Your workspace is now operational with data ingestion, SQL exploration, and team collaboration ready to go.

  This section is **optional** - explore these advanced capabilities when you're ready to unlock more power from the platform.
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## You've completed the essentials

Your 5X workspace now has everything you need to start getting value:

✅ **Account and workspace** fully configured\
✅ **Data sources connected** and actively ingesting\
✅ **SQL IDE ready** for data exploration and analysis\
✅ **Team members invited** with appropriate permissions

**You can stop here and start working with your data, or continue exploring advanced features below.**

## Advanced capabilities to explore

When you're ready to go deeper, these powerful features are available:

### Data modeling and transformation

Transform your raw data into analysis-ready datasets:

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    **What it enables:**

    * Transform raw data into structured models
    * Create reusable data transformations
    * Generate automated documentation
    * Track data lineage and dependencies

    **Best for:** Creating clean, reliable datasets for analysis
  </Card>

  <Card title="SQL Transformations" icon="database">
    **What it enables:**

    * Write custom SQL transformations
    * Create views and materialized tables
    * Build complex data pipelines
    * Schedule data processing jobs

    **Best for:** Custom data preparation workflows
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### Visualization and dashboards

Build interactive dashboards and data applications:

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    **What it enables:**

    * Drag-and-drop dashboard creation
    * 50+ chart types and visualizations
    * Self-service analytics for teams
    * Role-based dashboard sharing

    **Best for:** Executive dashboards and standard reporting
  </Card>

  <Card title="Streamlit Apps" icon="code">
    **What it enables:**

    * Custom data applications
    * Interactive tools and calculators
    * Machine learning model demos
    * Specialized workflows

    **Best for:** Custom tools and specialized use cases
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### Workflow automation

Automate your data pipelines and processes:

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  * Visual pipeline creation
  * Automated job scheduling
  * Data quality monitoring
  * Dependency management

  **Best for:** Complex data workflows and automation
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## Ready to dive deeper?

Your 5X workspace is ready for whatever comes next. Whether you start with advanced features today or return to them later, the foundation is solid.

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  Return to the quickstart overview or continue exploring your workspace
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