columnsand
Columnsand is a conceptual framework used in discussions of how to organize and process data in a column-oriented fashion. It is not a universally standardized technology, but rather a term that appears in design patterns for data analytics and user interface rendering. The core idea treats data as a collection of named columns, each holding values of a single data type, with operations that can target either individual columns or groups of columns.
In the columnsand model, a data schema defines the available columns and their types, while a data
Common features associated with columnsand include type safety, explicit handling of missing values, and interoperability with
Usage typically appears in theoretical discussions, educational materials, and design blueprints for analytics systems rather than