Hálfstruktúrð
Hálfstruktúrð is a term used in Icelandic information science to describe data or information that is partially structured, sitting between fully structured data and unstructured data. It denotes data with some organization, such as tags, key‑value pairs, or hierarchical elements, but without a rigid, uniform schema that applies to every record.
Etymology and scope: The word combines hálf meaning “half” and strúktúrð, a form of “structured,” reflecting the
Characteristics: Hálfstruktúrð typically features optional fields, varying schemas across records, and nested or mixed data formats.
Applications: This concept is used to describe data arising from diverse sources where strict uniform schemas
Advantages and challenges: The main advantages are adaptability, scalability, and reduced upfront modeling. Challenges include data