Data Package
A simple container format to describe a coherent collection of data (a dataset), including its contributors, licenses, etc.
Data Package
Data Package is a standard consisting of a set of
simple yet extensible specifications
to describe datasets, data files and tabular data.
It is a data definition language (DDL) and data API that facilitates
findability, accessibility, interoperability, and reusability (FAIR) of data.
Standard
The Data Package standard is a comprehensive set of specifications that collectively define a framework for organizing, documenting, and sharing data in a structured and interoperable manner — EXPLORE THE STANDARD
Data Resource
A simple format to describe a data resource such as a individual table or file, including its name, format, path, etc.
Table Dialect
A simple format to describe the dialect of a tabular data file, including its delimiter, header rows, escape characters, etc.
Table Schema
A simple format to describe tabular data, including field names, types, constraints, missing values, foreign keys, etc.
Software
Data Package is backed by a suite of software tools supporting the standard. From the no-code visual tool Open Data Editor to low-level drivers for 10 programming languages — EXPLORE THE SOFTWARE
Adoption
Data Package is used for a wide range of scenarios where this standardized data packaging format proves invaluable for efficient data management, sharing, and analysis — EXPLORE THE ADOPTION
Documentation
Read the Data Package documentation to learn more about the standard:
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