APPLICATION GUIDE / ENTRY 003

A data catalogue people actually use

Build a useful catalogue around a real discovery journey, then expand from what people use.

01 / THE FOUNDATION

The principles you start with.

A guide that people and AI tools can read directly. Share this page’s link or download the source guide below.

Based on an editorial preview awaiting the author’s review. Examples are hypothetical.

Start with a question someone needs answered, not a target number of catalogued assets.

Describe meaning, ownership, lineage and use restrictions so people can judge whether data is fit for purpose.

Treat the catalogue as a maintained service: observe use, close gaps and keep descriptions current.

Read the approach and working outputs

Choose one user journey from a business question to a trusted dashboard, API or data product.
Document the source-to-consumption path, key definitions, responsible people and access conditions.
Test discovery with users and assign a review rhythm to the assets they rely on.

02 / MAKE IT YOURS

Add your context, then take the brief to your AI assistant to create a plan and presentation.