Metrics (Semantic Layer)

Teams Feature

What is it?

A centralized way to define, calculate, and track key business metrics over time.

Simple Explainer

Don't define the formula to product the same metric everwhere you consume it. Eventually those will not be consistent and no one will know what the right number is

What Functional Requirement Does it Satisfy?

Provides a single source of truth for important business metrics definitions.

How it Reduces Cost

Single source metric definitions decrease the chances of discrepancies, which can lead to costly business mistakes.

How it Helps Data Teams Ship Faster

Defined Metrics can be instantly used across multiple reports and dashboards, speeding up the reporting process.

Non-technical stakeholders can create their own reports without always relying on the data team, speeding up delivery

How it Helps Orgs Build Trust in Data and Teams

Stakeholders can trust the numbers they see, knowing that each metric is consistently defined and calculated.