Metadata : Get To Know Your Dataset
Price tags provide metadata about the product they are attached to. The "meta-" part of metadata means "beyond" or "transcending." So, metadata is like extra information that goes beyond the main data. For example, think about your name, personality type, height, and weight. These are all things that help people know more about you. Here's an example some of my metadata: Name: Toni-Marie Noel Personality Type: ENTJ Height: 5 feet 6 inches (167.64 cm) Weight: 129 pounds (58.51 kg) Favorite Pastry: Currants Roll I first heard about metadata at work, and it's becoming a really important aspect of my role. But why is metadata important in the first place? Searchability Imagine searching for George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' in a library filled with books lacking labels on their covers. A nightmare, I know! That's why I actually judge books by their cover. Search Engine Optimization Utilizing the correct keywords can lead to a stagge...