The EasyFabric Jargon Buster

New to the world of Data Platforms? Here is a simple guide to some of the terms we use.

Term	Meaning for "Normal People"
Microsoft Fabric	An all-in-one data and analytics platform from Microsoft. Think of it as a "digital warehouse" for all your company's information.
Lakehouse	A place where you store both "raw" data (like files) and "organized" data (like tables). It combines the best of a File Cabinet and a Database.
Medallion Architecture	A way of organizing data into three stages: Bronze (raw), Silver (cleaned), and Gold (ready for reports).
YAML	A simple way to write configurations. It's basically a list that computers can read easily.
Pipeline	An automated "conveyor belt" that moves data from one place to another or performs a task automatically.
Deployment	The process of "pushing a button" to make your configuration actual, working software in the cloud.
Semantic Model	The "brain" of your data that tells Power BI how different pieces of information relate to each other.
Git / Repository	A history book for your project. It saves every change you make so you can always go back in time if something breaks.

Don't worry! EasyFabric is designed to handle the hard parts so you don't have to be an expert in all of these terms.