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Data Lineage – the “not-so-secret” solution to solve complex data problems

by Thaise Skogstad | Jul 1, 2020 | Data catalogs

The easiest way to understand data lineage is to think about how data transforms itself during any type of process. As an example, think about retail transactions that may turn into warranty claims due to defective merchandise. Records such as transaction and...

Your external data is a mess. Here’s how to fix it.

by James Gray | Jun 17, 2020 | Data catalogs

Picture this: it’s the fall of 2019 at the Forrester Data Strategy Conference in Austin. An almost unthinkably distant past filled with live sports, cheaper Zoom stock, and an absence of phrases like “in these uncertain times.” On the last day of the conference, Dr....

Understanding the 2020 US census internet response rate with data projects

by Liz Friedman | Jun 16, 2020 | Data community

Because the 2020 census is the first truly online US census, the response method has been a key part of its response rate data. We might use this data to ask questions like: Which households are responding via the internet and which are not? Has the internet response...

Why your Data Catalog Must be Powered by a Knowledge Graph

by Juan Sequeda | Jun 16, 2020 | Data catalogs

At data.world, we believe your data catalog must be powered by a knowledge graph. I’ll explain why in a moment, but first, let’s look at why data catalogs are quickly becoming a ‘must-have’ business platform. What is a data catalog and what can it do for you?...

The Journey of a (Data) Hero

by Trevor Bissell | May 14, 2020 | Data-driven cultures

This article was originally published on digi.city. I find it interesting to visualize modern concepts in vintage ways. For example, as a boy growing up in Germany, I remember being in awe of the shelves filled with books at the Ramstein Library. Where did I start? I...