Unifying business, data, and code

In the modern symphony of business, each section-from the technical to the managerial-must play in harmony. Authors Ron Itelman and Juan Cruz Viotti introduce a bold methodology to synchronize your business and technical teams, transforming them into a single, high-performing unit.

Misalignment between business and technical teams halts innovation. You'll learn how to transcend the root causes of project failure-the ambiguity, knowledge gaps, and blind spots that lead to wasted efforts.

The unifying methodology in this book will teach you these alignment tools and more:

The four facets of data products: A simple blueprint that encapsulates data and business logic helps eliminate the most common causes of wasted time and misunderstanding
The concept compass: An easy way to identify the biggest sources of misalignment
Success spectrums: Define the required knowledge and road map your team needs to achieve success
JSON Schema: Leverage JSON and JSON Schema to technically implement the 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 aligned with creating real business value, and protect your organization from the most common sources of pain