Data Integration Patterns Template
Documenting approved data integration patterns (CDC, ETL, ELT, streaming, replication, APIs) and when each should be used
The Data Integration Patterns template provides a structured approach to documenting approved data integration patterns (CDC, ETL, ELT, streaming, replication, APIs) and when each should be used.
Template Sections
This template includes 8 sections.
Integration Pattern Strategy
Describe the overall data integration strategy, the criteria for selecting patterns, and how patterns are governed
Integration Patterns Diagram
Diagram section
Batch Integration (ETL/ELT)
Document the batch integration pattern: when to use ETL vs ELT, preferred tooling, scheduling approach, error handling,...
Real-Time Integration (CDC/Streaming)
Document the real-time integration pattern: CDC configuration, event streaming platform, consumer groups, and...
API-Based Integration
Document the API-based integration pattern: when to use synchronous APIs for data access, caching strategy, rate...
Key Integration Specification
Document a key integration: source, destination, pattern used, data format, error handling, monitoring, and the team...
Integration Principles
State the principles governing data integration: idempotent operations, schema compatibility, backward compatibility,...
Integration Pattern Risks
Document risks: pattern misuse, inconsistent implementations, unmonitored integrations, and the proliferation of...
Section Details
Block Types Used
| Section | Block Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Integration Pattern Strategy | Rich Text | Describe the overall data integration strategy, the criteria for selecting... |
| Integration Patterns Diagram | Diagram | Diagram section |
| Batch Integration (ETL/ELT) | Architecture Pattern | Document the batch integration pattern: when to use ETL vs ELT, preferred... |
| Real-Time Integration (CDC/Streaming) | Architecture Pattern | Document the real-time integration pattern: CDC configuration, event streaming... |
| API-Based Integration | Architecture Pattern | Document the API-based integration pattern: when to use synchronous APIs for... |
| Key Integration Specification | Integration Specification | Document a key integration: source, destination, pattern used, data format,... |
| Integration Principles | Principle | State the principles governing data integration: idempotent operations, schema... |
| Integration Pattern Risks | Risk | Document risks: pattern misuse, inconsistent implementations, unmonitored... |
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