Data Products: A Case Against Medallion Architecture

Original URL: https://medium.com/@community_md101/data-products-a-case-against-medallion-architecture-139096ceea08

Added Date: February 26, 2025

Memo: I read the blog but wasn’t fully convinced by its main argument. In my view, Medallion Architecture is just one way to manage data, and it doesn’t necessarily require physically moving or copying data between different stages. Simply tagging tables should be sufficient. Different stages can enforce distinct archival, retention policies, and operational processes. Additionally, from a high-level perspective, the concept of data products doesn’t fundamentally contradict Medallion Architecture.