compilatiewhether

Compilatiewhether is a coined term used to describe a pattern in data processing and content generation in which a compilation of items is produced only if a set of boolean conditions is met. The word blends the Dutch word compilatie (compilation) and the English conjunction whether, signaling conditional inclusion within a compilation step.

In practice, a compilatiewhether workflow applies a filter at compile time: each candidate item is tested against one or more criteria (for example, source trust, completeness, or accuracy). Only items that pass all criteria are added to the final compiled set. This approach contrasts with post-hoc filtering, where items are gathered first and filtered later. The concept emphasizes the integration of decision logic into the compilation process itself, rather than treating filtering as a separate, subsequent stage.

Usage and scope: The term is primarily discussed in informal technical discussions about data pipelines, content curation, and automated reporting. It can be implemented in programming environments by combining list or collection construction with boolean predicates, allowing a single pass to both assemble and qualify items.

Examples: A dataset item is included in the compiled output if it has verified=true and a quality score above a defined threshold; otherwise, it is excluded. In a report generator, sections may be compiled only when all required sections pass validation checks, ensuring consistency in the final document.

Limitations and reception: The term is not widely adopted in formal literature, and its meaning can be unclear to readers unfamiliar with the Dutch-English blend. Clear documentation of the included criteria is essential to avoid ambiguity in its use.

See also: conditional logic, filtering, data pipeline, content curation.