kildestabel
Kildestabel is a Danish term used in data management to denote a source table, a database table that holds raw data imported from external systems before transformation. In many ETL and ELT pipelines, the kildestabel functions as the primary landing area for incoming data, preserving an unmodified or lightly processed copy of external records to support traceability and auditability.
Typically, a kildestabel mirrors the structure of the source system and may include metadata such as source_system,
Design considerations include clear naming to reflect its role, alignment to source schemas, handling schema evolution,
In data governance terms, the kildestabel supports data lineage, audit trails, and compliance. Depending on the