Data Mesh: A Software Engineer’s Perspective

Data Mesh is a modern approach to managing data and analytics by applying domain-oriented decomposition and ownership to an organization’s data, drawing parallels with microservices in software engineering. It emphasizes creating data products as the fundamental unit of value, akin to microservices representing business logic. The concept involves using a self-service platform, such as Starburst Enterprise with its Trino SQL query engine, to manage and scale data products easily while ensuring they are discoverable, accessible, and secure. Key features such as easy composition, authentication, and performance metrics are highlighted, demonstrating how microservices principles inform Data Mesh implementation. This architecture allows flexible, scalable, and secure data management, with domain owners responsible for the lifecycle and quality of their data products, using tools like Trino's event logger for performance monitoring. The approach is evolving, with ongoing developments expected as more is learned through practical application.