Basiinfot

Basiinfot is a term used in information management to denote a compact core of essential attributes that uniquely identify and describe an information object. Proponents use it to enable fast lookup, simple interoperability, and scalable metadata exchange across systems. The approach favors a minimal, stable subset of fields over a full descriptive record, with the understanding that richer context can be linked or retrieved when needed.

The term is not tied to a single formal standard; it appears in practical discussions within data governance, metadata engineering, and API design. In many contexts, basiinfot records are conceived as lightweight metadata fragments that can be produced, consumed, and cached efficiently.

A typical basiinfot schema includes a small set of core fields such as an identifier, a type or class, a human-readable label, and a basic description, plus dates of creation and modification. Optional fields may reference the source, provenance, or a URL to a fuller record. The exact field names and formats vary by domain, with JSON-LD, XML, or relational representations common in practice.

Basiinfot is related to but distinct from broader metadata schemas and core data models. It aims for minimalism while remaining compatible with richer records; it often serves as an anchor for linking disparate data objects and for enabling search, deduplication, and governance workflows.

Applications include data catalogs, API responses, search indices, and interoperability layers between systems. Critics caution that overly small baselines can omit important context or provenance, making it necessary to provide paths to more detailed records and to maintain versioning and audit trails.