The author discusses the challenges of incomplete and poorly designed data infrastructure projects that often require replacing rather than tweaking. They emphasize the importance of intentional decision-making to avoid technical debt and key person dependency issues. The article stresses the need to involve stakeholders in the process, document thoroughly, and ensure simplicity and clarity in system design for future maintainability. The author offers tips for selecting tools, designing architecture, and engaging with the business to achieve successful outcomes. They share insights from their consulting experience and recommend joining their data specialist communities for further discussion and resources.
https://seattledataguy.substack.com/p/why-your-data-stack-wont-last-and