A user attribute configured to be editable by users can still be used for what purpose?

A user attribute configured to be editable by users can be used for modeling purposes in Looker. When user attributes are incorporated into LookML models, they allow for personalization and customization based on individual user settings or preferences. This means that developers can create more dynamic and tailored data experiences for users by referencing these attributes in dimensions, measures, or filters.

For instance, a user may have a specific attribute that defines their region or department; this can be leveraged in modeling to customize the data that the user sees based on their defined user attribute. This flexibility supports different user needs and promotes a more relevant data exploration experience.

While user attributes can influence access filters, data visualization, or conditional logic, these applications do not fully utilize the modeling capabilities that user attributes offer within Looker to adapt and customize the underlying data structure itself. Therefore, the emphasis on usage in the context of modeling reflects a deeper level of integration of user attributes into the Looker environment.