That’s a fair connection — there’s definitely overlap in mindset. Both emphasize treating data as something intentionally designed and managed, not just produced as a byproduct.

Where this differs is in scope and intent. Data Mesh is a full architectural and organizational paradigm centered on decentralization and domain ownership. What we’ve shared here is more about the mindset shift — a directional framework for how Netflix teams, can mature their data products within our existing ecosystem. It’s not tied to any specific architecture or technology, but to how we think, collaborate, and operate at scale.