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Nov 28, 2025 · Big Data

A Comprehensive Panorama of Data Modeling for Big Data Systems

The article explains why structured data modeling is essential for large‑scale systems, compares OLTP and OLAP approaches, details ER, dimensional, Data Vault and Anchor methodologies, and walks through Alibaba's multi‑stage data‑modeling practice, including OneData implementation, dimension design, fact‑table types, and aggregation strategies.