Data Consumption
Making data accessible to users and applications
🏪 Analogy
The retail store where customers can easily find and purchase products
Problems Solved
- Data visualization and reporting
- Real-time analytics
- Self-service data access
- Decision support systems
Understanding Data Consumption
Types of Data Consumption
Business Intelligence Dashboards
Interactive visualizations and KPI tracking for business users
Examples: Executive dashboards, sales analytics, operational metrics
Best for: Business decisions, performance monitoring, trend analysis
APIs and Data Services
Programmatic access to data for applications and automation
Examples: REST APIs, GraphQL endpoints, data streaming services
Best for: Application integration, automation, real-time access
Notebooks and Analysis Tools
Interactive environments for data exploration and analysis
Examples: Jupyter notebooks, Colab, Deepnote
Best for: Data exploration, prototyping, collaborative analysis
Automated Reporting Systems
Scheduled reports and alerts delivered to stakeholders
Examples: Email reports, Slack notifications, automated dashboards
Best for: Stakeholder communication, compliance, monitoring
Recommended Tools
Tools for data consumption by category:
Power BI
Use case: Enterprise reporting, Office integration
When to use: Enterprise reporting, Office integration