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Data Contracts Basics

Agree on data interfaces

Data contracts align producers and consumers on schemas, SLAs, and change processes, reducing breakage and enabling dependable downstream analytics and services.

Define

Document fields, types, meaning, and owners for each dataset.

Set Expectations

Publish SLAs for freshness and change management.

Enforce

Use validation, alerts, and review for breaking changes.

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