Datenweg
Datenweg, literally “data path” in German, denotes the route data takes from its source to its destination within an information technology system. In German-language IT literature the term is used similarly to data path, data flow, or data pipeline, though many authors prefer Datenfluss or Datenpipeline.
It comprises data sources, transport mechanisms, processing, storage, and consumption endpoints. In many architectures the data
Understanding the Datenweg supports data governance, traceability, quality assurance, and performance management. Mapping the Datenweg enables
The term is common in German-speaking IT contexts, but the underlying concept is universal. It is closely