Implementing Data Mesh

Preface

In 2019, Zhamak Dehghani came up with the concept of Data Mesh. It took her 18 months to refine her ideas into the four principles of Data Mesh: domain ownership, data as a product, self-serve data platform, and (my favorite) federated computational governance. The movement was launched. It has the strength of the tide—nothing is stopping it. Her foundational book, Data Mesh (O’Reilly), was published in 2022 and confirmed the strength and desire of an entire industry to change to a better model.

But…

To implement Dehghani’s vision, practitioners needed a guide—a hands-on, practical way to build Data Mesh. We took on this task in early 2023 and are delivering it to you now. We hope you will enjoy it.

If this book is not enough for you, remember that both of us are available to help you make your Data Mesh a reality!

Who Is This Book For?

This book is for all those who are interested in Data Mesh concepts and implementation, regardless of their level of expertise. We value your interest and are excited to share our insights with you.

If you are a data engineer, you will learn how your job and tasks will evolve with Data Mesh. Don’t worry—it will make your day-to-day a lot more interesting.

If you are an architect, you will discover how this software architecture will benefit data architecture and will allow you to build better data platforms.

If you are a technology leader, this book will give all the help you need to build and implement Data Mesh. Most importantly, ...