codedto

codedto, short for Code Data Transfer Object, refers to a pattern for representing and transporting code-related metadata and artifacts across system boundaries. It is typically implemented as a serializable object or schema that captures information about code units such as files, modules, packages, snippets, dependencies, and provenance. The concept emphasizes portability and interoperability in polyglot environments.

A codedto model usually includes fields such as id, language, version, repository, path, fileSize, hash, license, authors, lastModified, dependencies, tags, and codeSnippet or codeHash. It may also reference or embed a code graph, abstract syntax tree, or other analysis artifacts to enable tooling to reason about the code without accessing raw sources directly. The object is designed to be language-agnostic and adaptable to various development workflows.

Formats and interoperability are central to codedto. Common serialization formats include JSON, XML, Protocol Buffers, or Avro, chosen to fit existing data pipelines and tooling. The goal is to facilitate consistent exchange of code data between build systems, registries, code search engines, vulnerability scanners, and compliance tools.

Typical use cases include code indexing and discovery, artifact and dependency management, license and copyright tracking, provenance auditing, and integration with continuous integration/continuous deployment pipelines. Design considerations focus on schema versioning, data validation, mapping between domain models and codedto representations, and safeguarding sensitive information.

See also: data transfer object, DTO pattern, code metadata, code search, software supply chain security. Note that codedto describes a general concept rather than a single established standard, and implementations vary across projects.