Category: Analytics
Orchestration in one metaphor
Orchestration is kitchen management for data: schedules, dependencies, and retries. Learn the Airflow and dbt mental models so broken morning numbers point to a clear task, not a…
Dashboards vs single slides
Dashboards monitor change; single slides carry one decision. Use the one-idea-per-view rule and a declutter checklist so a busy ops page stops pretending to be a decision document.
Definitions and metric specs
Write a one-page metric spec with owner, grain, formula, filters, and caveats. Definitions beat dashboard debates when two people rebuild the same number.
Color, labels, and accessibility
Color and labels are accessibility decisions, not brand sprinkles. Build colorblind-safe charts with strong labels that still work in grayscale, on printouts, and on a phone at 7…
Leading vs lagging indicators
Use lagging indicators for outcomes and leading indicators for early warning. Put both on the review so a green result tile cannot hide a thin pipeline.
