isdata
Isdata is a label used in computing to refer to data objects that are intended to carry only user-provided data, often contrasted with metadata or behavioral logic. There is no single formal specification for isdata; its meaning and usage vary across projects. In many contexts, an isdata object is expected to be a plain data container with a minimal interface and predictable serialization characteristics.
Common attributes include immutability or functional-style design, explicit field schemas, absence of side effects, and compatibility
In languages like JavaScript or TypeScript, isdata may appear as a type or interface name, or as
Usage patterns include API payloads, inter-service communication, data pipelines, and client-side state representations. Isdata objects are
Critiques emphasize that the term can be vague without a shared contract, and that maintaining strict isdata
See also data object, payload, JSON, schema validation, type predicates.