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Data ownership is strictly enforced: only the responsible domain team can modify or update datasets they own. For example, the finance team manages all financial metrics like net sales, ensuring consistency and reliability.
Practical Challenges and Solutions
Transitioning to a data mesh isn’t without hurdles:
Ownership Clarity: Identifying responsible owners for each data pipeline became easier, especially during migration to cloud environments.
Data Certification: Ensuring datasets are certified for trustworthiness is an ongoing challenge, particularly with external data sources.
Data Lineage & Discoverability: They established a comprehensive lineage and metadata system allowing users to search datasets, understand data origins, and assess quality.