# GoodData


> GoodData is a data intelligence platform for building and deploying personalized apps, automated processes, and upgrading your business intelligence for the age of AI. The platform combines the AI Hub for orchestrating intelligent agentic AI, AI Lake for AI-ready data, and developer-friendly tools to deliver production-safe agentic AI applications with full governance, observability, and multitenancy.


## About GoodData


GoodData provides a composable data intelligence platform designed for AI product engineering. The platform enables organizations to:


- Build intelligent agents, assistants, copilots, and autopilots with full control and transparency.
- Deploy AI-ready data infrastructure with Analytics Lake — purpose-built for analytics workloads with data isolation and scalability.
- Orchestrate agents with AI Hub — providing context, memory, governance, and observability.
- Scale securely with multi-tenant architecture, ensuring each tenant has isolated data marts (FlexMart)
- Connect to 20+ data sources via modern lakehouse stack (DuckDB, Iceberg, Arrow) or build custom connections with FlexConnect.


Key differentiators include AI-native architecture, composable design free of black boxes, embeddable and white-labelable components, and Analytics as Code for version control and CI/CD integration.


## Getting Started


- [GoodData Cloud Quick Start](https://www.gooddata.com/docs/cloud/getting-started/): Step-by-step tutorial covering data connection, workspace creation, logical data modeling, metrics, visualizations, dashboards, and embedding (approximately 30 minutes)
- [Python SDK Quick Start](https://www.gooddata.com/docs/python-sdk/latest/getting-started/): Installation, authentication, and basic operations with the Python SDK
- [GoodData.UI Quick Start](https://www.gooddata.com/docs/gooddata-ui/latest/quick_start/): React-based UI component library for embedding analytics


## Core Platform Documentation


- [Platform Overview](https://www.gooddata.com/platform/): Complete overview of GoodData's agentic data intelligence platform - one AI platform with limitless ways to build embedded agents
- [Data Connection Guide](https://www.gooddata.com/docs/cloud/connect-data/): Connect to data warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, Databricks, PostgreSQL, etc.), manage data sources, and configure caching
- [Logical Data Model (LDM)](https://www.gooddata.com/docs/cloud/model-data/): Create and evolve semantic data models with datasets, attributes, facts, and relationships
- [MAQL Reference](https://www.gooddata.com/docs/cloud/create-metrics/maql/): Multidimensional Analytical Query Language - complete syntax reference with aggregations, time functions, filtering, and statistical operations
- [Visualization Types](https://www.gooddata.com/docs/cloud/create-visualizations/): 20+ chart types including bar, column, line, pie, geo charts, pivot tables, bullet charts, and sankey diagrams
- [Dashboard Builder](https://www.gooddata.com/docs/cloud/create-dashboards/): Interactive dashboard creation with filters, drilling, widgets, tabs, and automation (alerts and scheduled exports)
- [Multi-tenant Architecture](https://www.gooddata.com/docs/cloud/workspaces/): Workspace hierarchies, data filters, permission management, and tenant isolation with granular FlexMart data marts
- [AI Assistant](https://www.gooddata.com/docs/cloud/ai/use-ai_assistant/): LLM-powered assistant to answer questions, guide users, and provide conversational analytics with configuration and best practices
- [Smart Search](https://www.gooddata.com/docs/cloud/ai/smart-search/): AI-powered semantic search across dashboards, metrics, and visualizations


## Developer Tools & APIs


- [REST API Reference](https://www.gooddata.com/docs/cloud/api-and-sdk/api/api_reference_all/): Complete OpenAPI specification for all GoodData Cloud endpoints
- [API Authentication](https://www.gooddata.com/docs/cloud/api-and-sdk/api/authentication/): Bearer tokens, JWT, OIDC, and SAML authentication methods
- [Python SDK Documentation](https://www.gooddata.com/docs/python-sdk/latest/): Comprehensive Python SDK for programmatic access to analytics, data modeling, and workspace management
- [React SDK Documentation](https://www.gooddata.com/docs/cloud/api-and-sdk/react-sdk/): React components for embedding visualizations, dashboards, and analytics
- [VS Code Extension](https://www.gooddata.com/docs/cloud/api-and-sdk/vs-code-extension/): IDE integration for Analytics as Code development with declarative YAML definitions and Cursor AI support
- [Embedding Guide](https://www.gooddata.com/docs/cloud/embed-visualizations/): Embed analytics via iframes, web components, or React SDK with white-labeling and custom themes


## Platform Capabilities


- [AI Hub](https://www.gooddata.com/platform/ai-hub/): Launchpad for building safe and context-aware agentic intelligence with four core components - business context layer for semantic models and instructions, reasoning agents with defined tools and guardrails, orchestration and automations for scalable AI workflows, and observability for tracing and policy enforcement
- [Analytics Lake](https://www.gooddata.com/platform/analytics-lake/): Purpose-built data platform for analytics delivering granular multi-tenant isolation with FlexMart, flexible real-time and batch processing, modern open lakehouse stack (DuckDB, Iceberg, Arrow), and FlexConnect for custom self-service data source integrations
- [Business Intelligence](https://www.gooddata.com/platform/business-intelligence/): AI-enabled analytics with self-service reporting, interactive dashboards, and conversational insights
- [Embedded Analytics](https://www.gooddata.com/embedded-analytics/): White-label analytics integrated into applications with multi-tenancy and data isolation
- [Headless BI](https://www.gooddata.com/headless-bi/): Open semantic layer exposing metrics and data models via APIs for consumption by any visualization tool
- [Analytics as Code](https://www.gooddata.com/platform/analytics-as-code/): Declarative YAML definitions for version control, CI/CD integration, and programmatic deployment - treat agents like software (versioned, testable, observable, and composable)
- [Data Visualization](https://www.gooddata.com/platform/data-visualization/): Drag-and-drop visualization builder with 20+ chart types and custom plugins
- [Query Acceleration (FlexQuery)](https://www.gooddata.com/platform/flexquery/): In-memory caching and query optimization for sub-second dashboard performance, powers the Analytics Lake with FlexCache
- [AI Automation](https://www.gooddata.com/platform/ai-automation/): MCP-based analytics execution for automating agent workflows and integrating with AI tooling ecosystem
- [Data Automation](https://www.gooddata.com/platform/data-automation/): Scheduled exports, metric-based alerts, and automated workflows
- [Data Monetization](https://www.gooddata.com/platform/data-monetization/): Turn analytics into revenue streams with white-label embedded solutions
- [Security & Compliance](https://www.gooddata.com/security/): SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, and FedRAMP compliance with role-based access control and 99.9% uptime


## Experimental & Early Access Features


- [GoodData MCP Server](https://www.gooddata.com/docs/cloud/experimental-features/mcp-server/): **[Experimental]** Model Context Protocol server exposing 24 tools for AI agent integration including workspace analytics, metadata browsing, AI search/chat, alert management, datasource scanning, and LDM generation - enables 10x faster agent development with context sync
- [Semantic Quality Agent](https://www.gooddata.com/docs/cloud/experimental-features/semantic-quality-agent/): **[Early Access]** Automated data quality monitoring and semantic validation for analytics models
- [Key Driver Analysis](https://www.gooddata.com/docs/cloud/experimental-features/key-driver-analysis/): **[Early Access]** AI-powered identification of metric drivers and influencing factors
- [AI Memory](https://www.gooddata.com/docs/cloud/experimental-features/ai-memory/): **[Experimental]** Conversation context persistence for AI Assistant across sessions
- [Analytics Catalog](https://www.gooddata.com/docs/cloud/experimental-features/analytics-homepage/): **[Early Access]** Centralized discovery interface for all analytics assets
- [Improved Attribute Filters](https://www.gooddata.com/docs/cloud/experimental-features/improved-attribute-filters/): **[Early Access]** Enhanced filtering UI with search, multi-select, and parent-child relationships
- [Anomaly Detection Alerts](https://www.gooddata.com/docs/cloud/experimental-features/anomaly-detection/): **[Experimental]** Automated anomaly detection in metrics with intelligent alerting
- [Fiscal Calendars](https://www.gooddata.com/docs/cloud/experimental-features/calendars/): **[Experimental]** Custom fiscal calendar support for time-based analytics
- [New Geocharts](https://www.gooddata.com/docs/cloud/experimental-features/geocharts/): **[Experimental]** Enhanced geographic visualization capabilities


## Industry Solutions


- [Software & SaaS](https://www.gooddata.com/solutions/embedded-analytics-software-companies/): Embed analytics in software products to boost conversions, retention, and ARR with multi-tenant analytics
- [Healthcare](https://www.gooddata.com/solutions/healthcare/): Patient data analytics, care delivery optimization, outcomes analysis, and HIPAA-compliant reporting
- [E-commerce & Retail](https://www.gooddata.com/solutions/ecommerce/): Supplier analytics portals, customer behavior insights, inventory optimization, and personalized marketing
- [Financial Services](https://www.gooddata.com/solutions/financial-services/): Portfolio analytics, risk modeling, transaction monitoring, and financial reporting
- [Insurance](https://www.gooddata.com/solutions/insurance/): Claims analytics, underwriting optimization, risk pattern analysis, and actuarial reporting
- [Real Estate](https://www.gooddata.com/solutions/real-estate/): Property portfolio management, market trend analysis, and investment performance tracking
- [Restaurants & Food Services](https://www.gooddata.com/solutions/restaurants-food-beverage/): Multi-location analytics, sales KPIs, supply chain optimization, and franchise reporting
- [Travel & Hospitality](https://www.gooddata.com/solutions/travel-tourism-hotels/): Occupancy forecasting, revenue management, location analytics, and customer spending patterns
- [ESG & Sustainability](https://www.gooddata.com/solutions/esg/): Emissions tracking, energy management, social impact reporting, and governance risk monitoring
- [Manufacturing](https://www.gooddata.com/solutions/manufacturing/): Production lifecycle visibility, supply chain analytics, and stakeholder reporting
- [Banking](https://www.gooddata.com/solutions/banking/): Credit risk analytics, compliance reporting, fraud detection, and revenue optimization
- [Pharmaceuticals](https://www.gooddata.com/solutions/pharma/): Clinical trial analytics, R&D insights, regulatory compliance, and drug development tracking
- [Franchises](https://www.gooddata.com/solutions/franchises/): Multi-unit performance tracking, territory analytics, and franchise network optimization
- [Online Marketplaces](https://www.gooddata.com/solutions/marketplace/): Seller analytics, transaction monitoring, and platform growth metrics


## Department Solutions


- [Marketing Analytics](https://www.gooddata.com/solutions/marketing/): Campaign performance, customer behavior analysis, attribution modeling, and marketing ROI
- [Customer Service Analytics](https://www.gooddata.com/solutions/customer-services/): Support ticket analysis, customer satisfaction metrics, agent performance, and service level monitoring
- [Supply Chain Analytics](https://www.gooddata.com/solutions/supply-chain/): Supplier scorecards, demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and logistics tracking
- [HR Analytics](https://www.gooddata.com/solutions/hr/): Workforce analytics, recruitment optimization, turnover analysis, and employee performance
- [Sales Analytics](https://www.gooddata.com/solutions/sales/): Sales forecasting, pipeline analysis, quota tracking, and territory performance


## Optional


- [Customer Success Stories](https://www.gooddata.com/customers/): Case studies from Zendesk, Zartico, LiveVox, and other leading companies
- [Analyst Reports](https://www.gooddata.com/resources/tags/analyst-reports/): Gartner Magic Quadrant, Forrester evaluations, and industry analyst coverage
- [Whitepapers & E-books](https://www.gooddata.com/resources/tags/whitepapers/): Technical whitepapers on embedded analytics, AI-powered BI, data monetization, and the Analytics Lake architecture
- [GoodData University](https://university.gooddata.com/): Structured courses and learning paths for platform mastery
- [Certification Program](https://www.gooddata.com/certification/): Professional certification for GoodData developers and analytics professionals
- [Community Slack](https://www.gooddata.com/slack/): Active community for questions, best practices, and peer support
- [GoodData Blog](https://www.gooddata.com/blog/): Product updates, technical articles, and industry insights including analytics as code with Cursor AI
- [Medium Developer Blog](https://medium.com/gooddata-developers): Deep technical content and developer use cases
- [YouTube Tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/@gooddata/playlists): Video tutorials on building analytics with GoodData
- [Professional Services](https://www.gooddata.com/solutions/professional-services/): Expert consultation for implementation, data modeling, and custom solutions