Unifying Business, Data, and Code: Designing Data Products with JSON Schema

To synchronize business and technical teams, authors Ron Itelman and Juan Cruz Viotti introduce a bold methodology in their book, transforming them into a single, high-performing unit. This methodology helps eliminate the ambiguity, knowledge gaps, and blind spots that lead to wasted efforts and project failure. It also provides tools such as the four facets of data products, the concept compass, success spectrums, JSON Schema, and data hygiene to achieve alignment and success.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 06 February 2024
Publisher: O'Reilly Media

In the intricate symphony of modern business, every aspect, from the technical to the managerial, must harmoniously blend to create a unified and high-performing entity. Authors Ron Itelman and Juan Cruz Viotti present a groundbreaking approach to synchronize your business and technical teams, transforming them into a cohesive and productive unit. Misalignment between these two crucial components stifles innovation and hinders progress. This comprehensive book offers valuable insights on how to overcome the root causes of project failure, such as ambiguity, knowledge gaps, and blind spots, leading to wasted efforts. By employing a unifying methodology, readers will learn a range of alignment tools and techniques, including:

The Four Facets of Data Products: A straightforward blueprint that encapsulates data and business logic, eliminating the most common sources of wasted time and misunderstanding.

The Concept Compass: A user-friendly tool to identify the primary sources of misalignment within your organization.

Success Spectrums: Define the essential knowledge and provide a roadmap for your team to achieve success.

JSON Schema: Harness the power of JSON and JSON Schema to technically implement your strategy at scale, including extending JSON Schema with custom keywords, understanding JSON Schema annotations, and hosting your own schema registry.

Data Hygiene: Learn how to design high-quality datasets that align with creating real business value and safeguard your organization from the most common sources of pain.

By embracing these alignment tools and methodologies, businesses can unlock their full potential, foster collaboration, and drive innovation to new heights. This book serves as a valuable guide for executives, managers, and professionals seeking to optimize their organizational performance and achieve sustainable success in the ever-evolving business landscape.

Weight: 620g
Dimension: 177 x 235 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781098145002