Combining open standards with source-available software ensures interoperability, future-proofing, and ecosystem compatibility across your data infrastructure.

Standards-based architecture:

• Use open-source tools that align with industry standards for seamless interoperability
• Snowplow uses JSON Schema for event validation and follows open data protocols for event tracking
• Implement standards like Avro or JSON Schema for data formats to ensure compatibility across tools

Integration strategies:

• Leverage open APIs for integration with commercial tools, enabling flexibility and vendor independence
• Ensure compatibility across tools like Apache Kafka, dbt, and ClickHouse through standardized interfaces
• Use standardized protocols for data exchange and communication between components

Future-proofing benefits:

• Standards-based approach enables easy migration and integration with new tools as they emerge
• Reduces vendor lock-in and provides flexibility to adopt best-of-breed solutions
• Ensures long-term compatibility and reduces technical debt in your data infrastructure