Embracing Data Warehouse Layers: How to Build Scalable Data Modeling
How to leverage the data warehouse layers for efficient data engineering and data activation with just the right amount of abstraction.
Kyle Rego
May 8, 2023
7 minutes
Why Data Layers Matter
The data warehouse layers provide a solid foundation for organizing your data flow from ETL to Reverse ETL, without introducing unnecessary abstraction. This will ensure your data teams:
- Avoid redundant work
- Easily manage data dependencies (with tools like dbt)
- Focus on data security and finalization at the presentation layer
- Visualize and act strategically on their data ecosystem (e.g., identify bottlenecks or sources of complexity)
With a strong presentational layer, Data Activation platforms play a complementary and vital role in streamlining the data flow process to your end users by significantly reducing manual labor, improving data accuracy, and allowing your team to focus on more strategic and creative tasks (like rewind campaigns.)
By embracing this paradigm with flexibility and a focus on security, traceability, and the efficient use of reverse ETL solutions, you can iterate quickly and take your data operations to new heights.