Start with fields, not views
Views are only presentation. Fields are the data contract. If fields are vague, every workflow and dashboard downstream becomes vague too.
- Clear field names
- Correct data types
- No overloaded columns
- Table owner
Lark / Operations
Lark Base works best as an operating system, not just a pretty table
Lark Base is strongest when it is designed around process: clear fields, role-specific views, timely automation, and alerts before limits become a problem.
6 min readViews by role
Sales, operations, accounting, and owners should not share the same screen. Good views reduce noise and show each person the work they own.
- Operator view
- Manager view
- Status filter
- No unnecessary data exposure
Watch the limits
Long-running systems accumulate records. Monitor tables close to limits so archiving or splitting happens before operations stop.
- Record monitor
- Archive strategy
- Scheduled alert
- Table split plan