datadefinitioner
Datadefinitioner is a software component or role responsible for creating and maintaining formal definitions of data elements, structures, and constraints within a data ecosystem. A datadefinitioner specifies the attributes of data items, including names, data types, length or precision, nullability, allowed value sets, default values, and descriptive metadata. The definitions are intended to be machine-readable and consumable by data pipelines, repositories, and applications, enabling consistent interpretation of data across systems.
Core functions include schema authoring, metadata capture, and governance. It supports versioning and change management, so
Use cases include standardizing customer records across a CRM, data lake, and analytics warehouse; aligning data
See also: data governance, data modeling, schema registry, metadata management.