Why Data Product Standards Matter
By Daco Team
In the world of data engineering, we've seen tremendous progress in tooling and infrastructure. Yet one critical piece has been missing: a standard way to define and share data products.
The Problem
Every organization reinvents the wheel when it comes to data products:
- Custom metadata formats
- Proprietary schema definitions
- Ad-hoc documentation
- Inconsistent interfaces
This leads to fragmentation, making it harder to share, discover, and trust data across teams.
The Solution: Standardization
Just as OpenAPI revolutionized how we define and share APIs, OpenDPI aims to do the same for data products. With a standard specification, you get:
Interoperability
Data products defined in OpenDPI can be understood by any tool that supports the spec. No more vendor lock-in or proprietary formats.
Automation
Standard schemas enable automated code generation, validation, and documentation. Write your spec once, generate everything else.
Trust
Clear contracts between data producers and consumers. Everyone knows exactly what data is available and how to use it.
Getting Started
Ready to standardize your data products? Check out the OpenDPI specification and start defining your first data product today.