Feltnavn

Feltnavn is the internal name given to a field in a data record. It identifies the data stored in that field and is used in databases, schemas, forms, APIs, and programming data structures to reference the value.

The feltnavn is distinct from a user-facing label. While a label is what users see in a form or interface, the feltnavn is an internal identifier used by software and data models. Field names should be descriptive, stable, and suitable for reuse across systems and over time.

Naming conventions for feltnavn vary by project and technology. Common styles include snake_case (birth_date), camelCase (birthDate), and PascalCase (BirthDate). In Norwegian examples, typical feltnavn are fornavn, etternavn, fodselsdato; in English, first_name, last_name, birth_date. It is important to keep naming consistent within a dataset or API and to avoid spaces, special characters, or reserved keywords.

Usage and mapping: in relational databases, a feltnavn typically corresponds to a column name. In JSON or API definitions, it is the property name. In forms, the name attribute identifies the field and maps to a back-end attribute. In data models, feltnavn link to attributes or members that store the actual data.

Quality and pitfalls: inconsistent feltnavn across systems complicates data integration and mapping. Use clear, semantically meaningful names; plan for changes and localization; avoid synonyms and inconsistent pluralization. Good field naming supports data quality, interoperability, and long-term maintainability.