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# [Data contracts + dbt Lineage: Lessons from early experiments](https://windswept.hashnode.dev/data-contracts-dbt-lineage-lessons-from-early-experiments?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Data lineage is the practice of tracking where data comes from, how it changes, and where it ends up.For data engineers, it’s like a map showing every step data takes so you can understand dependencies and the impact of changes, from the very beginni...

Mar 6, 2025 · 3 min read · windswept.hashnode.dev  
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