The Semantic Layer Movement: The Rise & Current State

TOCUnderstanding the Semantic Layer as a Standard Reference The Workaround: N-Dimensional Data Cubes & MartsThe Obvious Next Step: BI ToolsThe Solution at Present: Semantic LayerPitfalls of the Current Solution & RoadmapOutcome of a Reliable Semantic LayerIf you’re reading this, you’ve already heard about the semantic layer. This is especially true in the recent past when semantics wasn’t just a layer in the data stack anymore but transformed into a movement that deems it a must-have. It’s good news for all of us that data discovery and context are getting the attention they deserve.While it may seem inevitable now, it wasn’t always the first thing we, as a data industry, set out to solve. But now, it’s a non-negotiable.