buckettype

Buckettype is a label used in computing to describe the type, policy, or distribution method of a bucket, a container used to group items such as objects, records, or data partitions. The precise meaning of buckettype varies by system, but it generally signals how items assigned to that bucket are managed, stored, or accessed.

In hashing and data partitioning contexts, buckettype often refers to the bucketing scheme used to assign items to buckets. Common types include hash-based bucketing, where a hash function determines the bucket, and range-based bucketing, where value ranges map to buckets. Some systems also support simple distribution schemes like round-robin.

In storage platforms, buckettype may describe usage policies or access semantics for a bucket, such as who can access the contents, retention or archival policies, and replication or durability settings, depending on the platform. In some systems, buckettype is an explicit attribute you configure on a bucket to control these behaviors.

In software design, buckettype can be an API parameter indicating the intended data distribution or storage behavior for operations that create or address a bucket.

Notes: the term is not universally standardized and is often project- or vendor-specific. When encountering buckettype, consult the relevant documentation to understand its exact definition and allowed values in that context.

See also: bucket, bucketing, hash function, partitioning, data distribution.