Data lineage

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Data lineage refers to the process of tracking how data is created, transformed, transferred, and used across multiple systems over time.

It documents the origin, transformations, and movement paths of data, providing detailed visibility into the data lifecycle.

See also

• DataOps
• Data lake

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• Data lineage - Wikipedia
• What is Data Lineage? | Databricks