The plain-English version
Managing changes to the shape and meaning of data over time.
Why it matters
Producers and consumers may run different versions, so a field change can break a downstream job.
Let’s make it click
A source adds an optional currency field while older records continue to use the documented default.
Vibe Bro’s heads-up
Renaming a field or changing its units is not merely a cosmetic update; preserve compatibility or plan a coordinated migration.
The docs behind it
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Editorial review · October 28, 2026
Supported: Schema evolution correctly includes compatibility and semantic/unit changes, not only added columns.