A jazz-inspired Kotlin DSL for composing expressive data pipelines.
BirdLane is not just another ETL tool. It’s a musical instrument for developers — a Kotlin-based DSL where each pipeline is a chart, each step a phrase, and the execution engine your band.
No YAML. No rigid DAGs. Just flow.
BirdLane is built on a simple idea:
What if data pipelines worked more like jazz charts than flowcharts?
In jazz, a chart provides the structure — but the phrasing, timing, and interpretation are up to the players.
BirdLane applies the same mental model to data orchestration:
- Pipelines are written in code, not configuration
- Execution flows linearly, like a performance
- Each step is a phrase; the entire pipeline is a tune
This approach isn't about style over substance. It's about building systems that are:
- Readable — the DSL reads like a lead sheet
- Composable — each step builds on the last
- Lightweight — no heavyweight orchestration engine
- Expressive — logic lives in real code, not deeply nested YAML
The name BirdLane is a tribute to Charlie "Bird" Parker, whose mastery of structure and improvisation reshaped modern music.
BirdLane aims for that same balance: clear flow, creative freedom, and deeply intentional execution.