get
https://api.sigmacomputing.com/v2/dataModels//lineage
This endpoint lists the elements, data sources, and upstream lineage for those data sources in a data model, providing a detailed view of how data is interconnected within a data model.
Usage notes
- Retrieve the dataModelId by calling the /v2/dataModels endpoint.
Usage scenarios
- Data governance: Allows data managers to track how information is used and propagated through different data model elements.
- Debugging and optimization: Helps with identifying and resolving issues in data processing or data model structure.
- Data source management: Identify the dependencies of data sources in use in a specific data model.
Best practices
- Integrate this information into documentation or data dictionaries to enhance transparency and understanding across teams.
- Use this endpoint to regularly audit data model structures, ensuring that all data connections and transformations are correct and optimized.
