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Upload Your Dataset and Create Your First Gig

Creating a gig is the first step in exploring your data with Gig-A.
You can upload spreadsheets, connect Google Sheets, use SQL databases, or link APIs.
This guide walks you through the full process—from upload → naming → preview.

What You Need #

Before you start:

  • A CSV, XLSX, Google Sheet, API endpoint, or SQL connection
  • Clean column names (e.g. name, date, revenue, location)
  • A file under 50MB (for very large data, use SQL or API instead)

Step 1 – Start a New Gig #

  1. Sign in to Gig-A.
  2. Click Upload Data → Create Gig.
  3. Select your data source:
  • CSV
  • XLSX
  • Google Sheet
  • API
  • SQL database

Tip: If your dataset changes often, choose Google Sheets, API, or SQL for automatic syncing.

Step 2 – What Gig-A Does Automatically #

After upload, Gig-A automatically:

  • Reads your rows
  • Detects each column and its data type
  • Builds a structured dataset
  • Prepares it for fast querying
  • Generates a preview

This usually takes only a few seconds.

Step 3 – Name Your Gig #

Once the upload finishes:

Give your gig a clear, human-friendly name

    Example:

    • “Toronto Shelter Availability – 2024”
    • “Q2 Sales Performance”
    • “Client Intake Records”

    Add a description so you or teammates know what’s inside.

    Step 4 – Check the Data Preview #

    After creation, review the preview table:

    • Columns look correct
    • Rows are populated
    • Values appear reasonable
    • Dates/numbers are detected properly

    If something looks off:

    • Fix it in your spreadsheet/database
    • Upload again
    • Or adjust data types in Gig-A’s field editor

      Helpful Video #

      What You Can Do Next #

      Continue to the next steps in the Gig-A onboarding flow:

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