The Composable Codex
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Forge your path to composable data systems

Building composable data systems seems hard because it is hard. Over the years, we have heard a lot of myths, misinformation, and skepticism (some valid and some not) about composability. In The Codex, we share why we believe a composable architecture is a new way forward for most organizations.

The Composable Codex - Chapter 00: A new frontier
Chapter 00
14 min read

A new frontier: Composable data systems

Discover the origins and technology behind composable data systems. Learn about the key layers of data systems, and how to build by reusing open source software components and open standards.


  1. 0.1 Starting from zero
    1. Micro trends
    2. Macro trends
  1. 0.2 Building a new composable frontier
    1. Open source gives you more choices
    2. Standards help you make better choices
  1. 0.3 Composing the next frontier
    1. What is a composable system?
    2. Structure of a composable data system
    3. Why now?
The Composable Codex - Chapter 01: Open standards over silos
Chapter 01
15 min read

Open standards over silos

Make good choices about standards and they will serve your system (and developers) well. Learn how composable standards like Substrait, Arrow, and ADBC glue your system together.


  1. 1.1 Shifting to open standards
    1. Hacking data interoperability
    2. Seeking data standards that stick
  1. 1.2 Targeting open standards: Arrow hits the mark
    1. The Arrow format
    2. Composable systems with Arrow
    3. A composable ecosystem
  1. 1.3 The data systems hierarchy of needs
    1. Modular
    2. Interoperable
    3. Customizable
    4. Extensible
    5. MICE: Composability through open standards
The Composable Codex - Chapter 02: Bridging divides: Language interoperability
Chapter 02
15 min read

Bridging divides: Language interoperability

Standards help teams bridge the divides between programming languages. Learn how intermediate representation preserves peace and promotes productivity in a composable data system.


  1. 2.1 The complexity of finding common ground
    1. The paradox of language choice
    2. Language silos & illusions of choice
    3. Trapdoor data pipelines
  1. 2.2 Standards for language interoperability
    1. Intermediate representation
    2. IR in data systems
    3. Composing data systems with Substrait
  1. 2.3 Composable user interfaces
    1. Modular
    2. Interoperable
    3. Customizable
    4. Extensible
The Composable Codex - Chapter 03: From data sprawl to data connectivity
Chapter 03
15 min read

From data sprawl to data connectivity

Composable data systems can simplify data sprawl and lower costs. Discover how to avoid costly migrations and lengthy rewrites by adopting open standards for data connectivity and transport.


  1. 3.1 The complexities of data connectivity
    1. Defining data connectivity in systems
    2. Essential complexities of data connectivity
    3. Database connectivity with asterisks
  1. 3.2 Three essential data connectivity standards
    1. A standard data format for connectivity
    2. A standard data access layer
    3. A standard data transport layer
  1. 3.3 Composable data connectivity
    1. Modularity in data connectivity
    2. Interoperability in data connectivity
    3. Customizing data connectivity solutions
    4. Extending connectivity in data systems
The Composable Codex - Chapter 04: The Wall & The Machine: Accelerated hardware
Chapter 04
20 min read

The Wall & The Machine: Accelerated hardware

Future-ready your data systems with accelerated hardware and composable engines. Learn how to jump over the performance wall and keep your systems running smoothly, no matter what the next hardware innovation brings.


  1. 4.1 The Wall
    1. Facing The Wall
    2. Chipping away at The Wall
    3. Why worry about The Wall?
  1. 4.2 The Machine
    1. A composable engine
    2. Accelerator software and hardware
    3. An accelerator-native system
  1. 4.3 Standards make machines safer
    1. The good news
    2. The bad news
    3. The solution is standards
  1. 4.4 The MICE in the machine
    1. Modular
    2. Interoperable
    3. Customizable
    4. Extensible
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