programscheman

Programscheman is a Dutch term that can refer to several related concepts depending on context. The underlying elements are programma, meaning a planned sequence of activities or a software program, and schema, meaning an outline, model, or diagram. In general, the term describes a structured description of programs, whether as a timetable or as a data structure.

In broadcasting and event planning, a programschema or programmaschema is a schedule that lists programs, their start times, durations, and channels or venues. It is used by television and radio networks, theaters, festivals, and guides to present the lineup to audiences. The schema helps readers plan what to watch or attend and supports navigation through a program lineup.

In software development and data management, schema refers to the structure of data or the organization of software components. A program schema may describe interfaces, modules, inputs, outputs, and the relationships within a system, or outline how data related to programs is stored and exchanged, such as metadata about programs, episodes, or events. In this sense, programscheman align with broader concepts of data models, schemas, and API specifications.

Spelling and usage vary by context and style guide. The singular form is commonly written as programmaschema, with plural forms such as programmaschema’s or programmaschema’s depending on orthographic conventions. In some technical texts, related terms like programschemata or schemata may also appear as synonyms.

See also: programme, schema, timetable, data model, API schema, data dictionary.