dbt-labs / dbt-labs/docs.getdbt.com

[Core] "boolean" is not supported for data_type of argument (contrary to documentation)

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Description

### Link to the page(s) on docs.getdbt.com requiring updates

The page about[ macro arguments](https://docs.getdbt.com/reference/resource-properties/arguments?version=1#supported-types)
If I use `boolean` as datatype of argument I get the error -> dbt is expecting only `bool`
pls either fix documentation or extend the behavior to accept `boolean` as value

### Tell us more about this update

It is improtant to have correct documentation

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Research direction

Open the linked macro arguments documentation page and inspect its supported-types section; the issue reports that `boolean` is documented while `bool` is accepted. Reproduce the discrepancy if a dbt setup is available, then update the documentation so the listed type matches the supported behavior; the page should no longer mislead users.

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Assessment

Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
1/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
78/100

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