Discovering Data Mesh

Data Mesh (DM) is an approach to organizing and managing data in large, complex organizations, introduced in 2019 by Zhamak Dehghani, a thought leader in the field of data architecture.

The DM approach advocates for decentralized data ownership and governance, with data treated as a product owned and managed by the teams using it. This contrasts with the traditional centralized (or, as Zhamak calls it, monolithic) approach to data management, where a single team or department is responsible for all data-related activities.

In a DM architecture, data is organized into self-contained domains, each responsible for its own data curation and sharing. These domains are often organized around business capabilities or processes and are staffed by cross-functional teams that include technical and business experts.

DM consists of four principles that aim to enable effective communication and collaboration between domains: domain-driven design, self-service, and...