2024年10月25日 · A data dictionary includes technical metadata such as data object names and definitions, properties, business rules for validation, reference data, missing data, and more. The article looks into the components of a data dictionary, its benefits, setup process, and …

2023年10月3日 · A data dictionary provides a clear understanding of the underlying data, ensuring that the data product’s developers, analysts, and stakeholders are all on the same page regarding the data’s meaning, format, and constraints.

2024年9月28日 · To summarize, the benefits of a data dictionary include faster detection of data anomalies, improved data quality, availability of trustworthy data, greater transparency within data teams, better regulatory compliance, and faster analytics.

2023年10月18日 · Learn how a data dictionary helps implement effective data governance strategies with practical examples and considerations for its deployment. New Atlan named a Visionary in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data and Analytics Governance.

2023年11月23日 · A data dictionary is a centralized repository of metadata that provides definitions, usage, and context for data elements. It helps ensure that data is consistently understood and used across the organization, promoting collaboration, transparency, and …

2024年1月23日 · A data dictionary documents technical metadata for a specific database. Meanwhile, a data catalog acts as a unified context and control plane for all metadata. In this article, we’ll explore the concepts of a data dictionary and a data catalog, followed by their benefits, core features, and differences.

Atlan’s data dictionary helps you build a 360° data profile to understand your data better, search and discover data faster, and collaborate in and around data assets. Now, let’s have a look at the key data dictionary capabilities of Atlan:

2024年12月3日 · A data catalog is no longer a mere inventory, glossary, or dictionary of your data. It’s an active data asset repository that acts as the context, control, and collaboration plane for your data estate.

2023年9月4日 · Data dictionary; Purpose: To standardize business terminology and ensure everyone in the organization is on the same page. To define the structure, type, and relationships of data within databases. Scope: Organization-wide, covering all departments and business units. Specific to a database or a software application. Audience

A data glossary or a business glossary is the bridge between the IT and the business teams — those who maintain and create data, and those who use data to drive actions. If you do not understand the data or cannot locate it quickly, you can never use it effectively.