| name | CA Lobby BigQuery Integration |
| description | BigQuery integration patterns for CA Lobby lobby data with BLN API schema. Use when working with CA Lobby backend, database queries, or data service. Provides CA-specific BigQuery patterns and Flask integration guidance. |
| extends | generic-skills/database-integration |
| version | 1.0.0 |
CA Lobby BigQuery Integration
CA Lobby Configuration
Database Type: BigQuery
Backend Location: webapp/backend/
Data Service: webapp/backend/data_service.py
Schema Source: Big Local News (BLN) API
ORM: SQLAlchemy
CA Lobby BigQuery Specifics
Key Files
webapp/backend/app.py- Flask applicationwebapp/backend/data_service.py- Data access layerwebapp/backend/database.py- Database connections
BLN API Schema
- Organizations
- Lobbyists
- Lobbying Activities
- Expenditures
- Payments
Demo Mode
IMPORTANT: Project has demo mode flag
REACT_APP_USE_BACKEND_API=true- Use backendREACT_APP_USE_BACKEND_API=false- Use demo data (default)
Common Query Patterns
- Organization search
- Expenditure aggregations
- Lobbyist network queries
- Date-range filtering
- Activity timelines
Changelog
Version 1.0.0 (2025-10-20)
- Initial CA Lobby implementation
- BigQuery specific patterns
- BLN API schema integration
End of Skill