datacodering
Datacodering is the systematic process of encoding, labeling, and organizing data to support accurate interpretation, storage, and exchange across information systems. It focuses on creating common representations for data elements through coding schemes, metadata, and documentation, enabling interoperability, data quality, and reuse in analytics and software applications. The term can apply across domains such as health care, finance, science, and digital libraries.
Core activities include defining data models and schemas, selecting controlled vocabularies or taxonomies, assigning codes to
Common applications include medical coding with standardized systems (for example ICD or SNOMED), library and bibliographic
Challenges include inconsistent interpretation of codes, drift over time as schemas evolve, duplication of codes, and