The What, Why, & How of Data Modeling with Dan Singerman

Data in the Wild

Today, we’re joined by Dan Singerman, founder and director of Reason Factory. He talks to us about why you should consider the user’s mental model when creating software, why it’s important to have consistent vernacular across your system, and more.

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Chapters

• (00:36) - Dan’s background and what his consultancy does
• (04:03) - What is a model?
• (06:45) - The challenges with modeling
• (11:03) - Tall tale about the issue encountered with a music streaming platform’s data model
• (23:25) - Tips on effective data modeling
• (38:36) - The importance of consistent vernacular
• (44:41) - Why you should fix your domain model before launch

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