Data Catalog in AWS Glue: Centralizing Metadata for Efficient Data Management
Unified Metadata View: With the Data Catalog, users can view and manage metadata from different data sources in a unified manner. This integrated view simplifies data governance, as users can easily track data lineage, identify data dependencies, and ensure compliance with data policies and regulations.
Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: The Data Catalog fosters collaboration among teams by serving as a shared repository for metadata. Data engineers and data scientists can document and share their knowledge about data sources, transformations, and data quality, facilitating effective communication and knowledge sharing within the organization.