Glossary
Data contract
The agreed shape, owner and meaning of a data set moving between systems.
Definition
A written definition of the fields, formats, owners and update rules for information exchanged between systems, so downstream workflows and intelligence do not silently break when an upstream system changes.
Related terms
- Source of truth
The agreed system of record for a given entity or number.
Put the vocabulary to work
An Architecture Assessment documents how these concepts apply to your systems, data and decision rights, and produces a blueprint, roadmap and quote.