When adding a filter condition, do you need to edit all downstream transformation stages to include the change?

When adding a filter condition, it is not necessary to edit all downstream transformation stages to include the change. This is because filters are typically applied at a certain point in the data transformation process and are independent of subsequent stages. In essence, once a filter is applied to a dataset, it determines which records are passed through to the next stages without requiring those stages to be modified individually.

The downstream transformations will automatically operate on the already filtered dataset. This efficiency is one of the strengths of the transformation process in Workday Prism, as it allows for cleaner and more manageable data manipulation without the need for repeated edits across all downstream processes.

In contrast, if changes were made to the underlying data structure or if calculations were impacted by such changes, then those specific stages might require updates. However, adding a filter condition itself does not necessitate a review of every downstream transformation stage, ensuring streamlined and efficient data handling.