Setting the stage Managing multiple tasks—whether it’s approving requests, streamlining operations, moving data, or keeping teams aligned—can often feel like trying to juggle too many things at once. These challenges are universal, and we’ve experienced them firsthand. At Atlan, we set out to simplify this complexity for all the data teams. We envisioned a solution where teams could create and…

During a previous internship, I was given a seemingly straightforward task, migrating new customer data into our databases and warehouses. However, I quickly found myself struggling and juggling between different people to figure out the source of a particular dataset. I questioned whether certain data was necessary or in what format it had to be processed and stored. Even though…

Command-line interfaces (CLIs) help developers complete tasks quickly and efficiently. At Atlan, where we build tools to help data teams work better together, we’ve learned how a well-designed CLI can make a big difference. In this post, we’re sharing our insights from building CLIs at Atlan. You’ll find tips and strategies for designing CLIs that are simple, powerful, and loved…