ZIPpakattu
ZIPpakattu is a packaging concept that combines ZIP compression with a standardized manifest to describe the contents, provenance, and integrity of a data bundle. It is intended for distributing software, datasets, and media where automated validation and metadata are valuable.
The name blends ZIP, the common compression format, with pakattu, a term meaning packed in several languages,
A ZIPpakattu archive typically contains a root manifest file, such as manifest.json or manifest.xml, plus a
Usage and considerations: It is used for distributing datasets, software releases, and media collections where quick
See also: ZIP, archive formats, packaging standards, manifest schema. Status: a hypothetical, widely discussed concept with