Guidelines for SDMX Data Structure Definitions

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Type: Guidelines
Name: Guidelines for SDMX Data Structure Definitions, Version 1.0, June 2013 (download_)
Bibliographic reference: SDMX, Guidelines for SDMX Data Structure Definitions
Organization: SDMX - SDMX
Year of publication: 2013
Source (author): https://sdmx.org/?page_id=4345
Annotation: The development of SDMX Data Structure Definitions in many statistical domains raised the need for guidance on the design of DSDs. The SDMX initiative now releases such guidelines based on conceptual considerations and first hand experiences with the development of DSDs. The document “Guidelines for SDMX Data Structure Definitions” (Version 1.0, June 2013) outlines general design principles for DSDs such as reuse of existing concepts and code lists, and principles such as keeping the DSDs simple. The guidelines describe the different uses of DSDs, based on different user needs. And discuss the advantages and disadvantages of data structures in different domains. They provide context-specific recommendations instead of prescribing “the best” one-size-fits-all approach. For DSD designers, a step-by-step guide for designing DSDs is also included.
Structured document: Guidelines for SDMX Data Structure Definitions