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Data Modeling with Snowflake - Second Edition
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In this chapter, and throughout this book, we have emphasized that data modeling is a collaborative effort that benefits from the integration of diverse insights from both the business side and the data team. The true power of data modeling lies in its ability to serve as a shared language for the entire organization, facilitating better communication and more informed decision-making. But despite its potential, many enterprise data modeling initiatives falter, often stalling at the idea stage due to misconceptions and a lack of organizational buy-in.
The first myth that often needs to be debunked is that data modeling is a purely technical task, overlooking the value that communication and synergistic collaboration between business and data teams bring to the entire organization—often uncovering hidden technical debt that has laid dormant for years. Another misconception is that data modeling is a one-time effort or only necessary for large-scale projects. In reality...