Explanation Overview

The Explanation section is where you can explore the "why" behind how Precog works.

These pages don't tell you what buttons to click — they give you the background and reasoning that help you make better decisions about how to configure your data environment.

In the new Precog UI, the focus is on three main components: sources, destinations, and schedules. Pipelines have been removed to simplify how data flows through the system. Explanations in this section help clarify how these pieces work together and why certain concepts matter — even when they operate quietly in the background.

You'll find discussions that unpack questions like:

  • Why does Precog use incremental loading instead of full reloads?
  • How does schema naming keep your data organized across sources?
  • What role does scheduling play in balancing performance and data freshness?

Each concept page connects technical details to practical understanding — helping you understand your setup, collaborate with others, and build confidence using Precog.

Articles in this Section

Dive deeper into the concepts that power Precog:

  • Core Concepts — Understanding the fundamental concepts behind the platform is essential for effective usage and implementation.

  • Architecture Overview — Learn about the modern, cloud-native architecture designed for scalability, reliability, and performance.

  • Incremental Loading — Discover why Precog uses incremental loading instead of full reloads and how it saves time and reduces costs.

  • Schema Naming — Learn how Precog's consistent schema naming convention helps organize data and makes lineage transparent across your destination database.

  • Cron Scheduling — Understand how Quartz cron expressions control when data loads occur and how to balance performance with data freshness.

  • Webhooks — Understand how webhooks enable real-time notifications and automated responses to data pipeline events.

  • Single Sign-On (SSO) — Learn how Single Sign-On enables centralized identity management and secure user authentication for enterprise environments.