Visualization of a metadata map with the synvert saracus Visual Metadata Layer (SVML)
Visualization of a metadata map with the synvert saracus Visual Metadata Layer (SVML)
At a time when data catalogs are subject to a steady increase in volume and complexity, it is crucial to rethink and consider certain aspects. The focus here is on data consistency, data quality, data maintenance and guidelines.
The SVML (Structured Visualization Markup Language) serves as an instrument to simplify navigation in such data catalogs. It extends the catalog with additional features, including aggregations, to enable efficient checking and execution of necessary measures in the areas mentioned. In this way, it makes a significant contribution to managing complexity and enabling orderly handling of the increasing volumes of data.
The technologies used make SVML a flexible web application based on Java and JavaScript that analyzes metadata and presents the relationships between the data from the data catalog in an understandable way.
Graph database as a single source of truth for the business ontology
The backend and the RESTful web services of SVML are based on the modular dependency injection framework Spring Boot.
Documentation of the REST API for the programmatic connection of SVML to your own applications.
The state-of-the-art JavaScript framework React serves as the basis for the front end.
The hierarchical business structures can be displayed via the user interface using a Voronoi map. Relationships between business and technical objects are displayed in a graph. The Voronoi map, tailored to the needs of the user, provides a colour-coded visualization of the aggregated data quality. This visualization can be expanded to include various numerical functional and technical metadata, whereby the configuration is carried out via the front end. This makes it possible to identify areas in the data structure that meet the specified criteria and conditions. This customizable representation allows users to gain precise insights into data quality and identify relevant areas of the taxonomy based on their individual requirements.
The graph view is a function/tool within a data catalog or database administration. It provides a graphical representation that offers a visual overview of all tables or entities within the data catalog and their connections to each other. This representation usually shows the relationships between the tables in the form of nodes (tables) and edges (connections). It helps users to more easily understand and visualize the data structure, relationships and dependencies between the tables or entities. This view can be particularly helpful for analysing complex data structures, identifying relationships and optimizing data models.
The SVML video demonstration offers a clear insight into the possibilities and functionalities of the Structured Visualization Markup Language (SVML). This video clearly presents the various use cases and advantages of SVML. It shows how SVML improves the navigation and visualization of data catalogs and integrates advanced features such as aggregations. This demonstration illustrates real-world applications and shows how SVML facilitates the handling of complex data structures while increasing efficiency.
Timofej Lisow ist ein erfahrener Physiker und Senior Consultant bei synvert saracus. Seine Spezialisierungen umfassen Softwareentwicklung, ‑architektur, AWS und DevOps. Mit umfangreichem Wissen und Erfahrung in diesen Bereichen, einschli...
Ulrich Hebestreit hat Mathematik studiert und beschäftigt sich seit 30 Jahren mit allen Fragen und Aufgaben zum Thema Software-Engineering. Sein besonderer Schwerpunkt ist seit über 20 Jahren die Architektur, Konzeption und Realisierun...
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