An Annotated Glossary for Data Commons, Data Meshes, and Other Data Platforms

TL;DR

This paper provides an annotated glossary of key terms related to cloud-based data platforms like data commons, data meshes, and data hubs, aiding understanding and communication in this rapidly evolving field.

Contribution

It introduces a comprehensive glossary of common terms used in discussions about data platforms, facilitating clearer communication and understanding.

Findings

Clarifies terminology used in data platform discussions

Supports reproducible research through standardized definitions

Enhances understanding of data management concepts

Abstract

Cloud-based data commons, data meshes, data hubs, and other data platforms are important ways to manage, analyze and share data to accelerate research and to support reproducible research. This is an annotated glossary of some of the more common terms used in articles and discussions about these platforms.