Title: Obscure error message when connection to Lightdash doesn't work · Issue #1 · lightdash/python-sdk · GitHub
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Description: Description When you incorrectly configure the Client, then the error message returned is rather vague and obscure. It would be of great help if the error message provided actually informs the user what is wrong. E.g. incorrect credentia...
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