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Clear definitions of what a "user_id" or "transaction_amount" actually represents.

Think of it like an API contract in software engineering. When you use an API, you expect specific fields, data types, and response structures. If the backend changes, it breaks the contract. Traditionally, data has lacked this rigor; a backend engineer might change a column name from user_id to id without telling the data team, causing dashboards to crash. you expect specific fields

A is a formal, written agreement between a Data Producer and a Data Consumer. It defines the structure, syntax, and semantics of the data. it breaks the contract. Traditionally