The document discusses the challenges and solutions for managing big data using model-driven engineering (MDE), particularly through the Juniper project, which aims to address data heterogeneity across different technologies. It highlights MDE's role in automating processes such as code generation and model transformations to facilitate the development of real-time big data systems. Additionally, the document outlines the advantages and limitations of MDE, along with examples of its implementation with various database systems like MongoDB and PostgreSQL.