Exploring distributed conceptual modeling
In traditional approaches, the conceptual model is often loosely defined during the analysis phase to guide the construction of the physical model. However, in a data-product-centric architecture, the conceptual model plays a critical role well beyond the initial release of data products. It serves as a key enabler for seamless data consumption and ensures interoperability across products. In this section, we’ll explore how to intentionally design a conceptual model and manage its ongoing evolution in a distributed decentralized architecture.
Ubiquitous language
The primary purpose of conceptual modeling is to surface the core concepts that shape the problem and map out the relationships between them. Everyone involved in solving the problem should participate in the modeling activity, which typically aligns with the early stages of analysis to identify the necessary data products to support a given business case. It’s especially...
