Replacing scripting with modern data integration: Why the time is now
Building data solutions on top of scripting platforms is a very quick and easy way of getting something done. Often these solutions start as a simple ‘helper script’ someone wrote to automate a common task, which has then expanded over several years until it becomes critical to the organization.
Moving away from these solutions that organically grew over many years is always daunting since there’s typically no documentation and often the solution is built out of many pieces that no one really understands.
However, there comes a time when you face the decision of whether to keep duct-taping your solution together, or invest a bit more into a proper data integration platform that can make management of more complex solutions easier and faster.
In this video we discuss the benefits a data management solution can bring, and why taking the plunge now can really pay off.
The benefits and drawbacks of home-grown solutions compared to modern data management solutions
When scripting might be viable solution and when to look for an off-the-shelf solution
How working with a vendor such as CloverDX can help you build a new solution faster with less effort on your side
How a data management platform can help ensure data stability and a more organized data structure, making everything easier to manage
Key moments:
00:05 - What do we mean when we say 'scripts'?
01:00 - Why replace scripts? And what are the signs you should think about it?
03:10 - Increasing productivity
08:00 - How replacing scripts makes improving processes easier
09:05 - Publishing data pipelines to end users
11:35 - Why might you not want to move on from scripts?
13:44 - How to shop for the right replacement for scripting
18:05 - How the CloverDX Data Management Platform can replace or augment your data scripts
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