A Contract Is More Than a Schema
Distinguish a real data contract from a column schema by naming semantics, quality, ownership, and SLA.
The move: write the agreement behind the table, not only the column list. Shape Is Only One Promise A schema is still essential. It names columns, types, and sometimes constraints. But consumers do not only depend on shape. They depend on meaning, timing, validity, and support. If any of those change silently, the schema can pass while the business decision fails. ODCS Turns Assumptions Into Sections ODCS gives teams a practical checklist: fundamentals, schema, data quality, support, roles, SLA, infrastructure, and custom properties. You do not need every section on day one. You do need the sections that match the…
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