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Frictionlessdata

Frictionlessdata
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Language

Python

Tool Type

Plugin, Desktop app

License

The MIT License

Version

5.16.0

About the tool Responsible

Frictionless Data

Frictionlessdata
What is it?

Frictionless is a comprehensive suite of tools designed to simplify data and metadata management. It makes it easy for users to package, transform and access data, ideal for cleansing or format conversion operations. In addition, it allows efficient storage of data in systems such as SQL databases, which significantly improves accessibility and efficiency in the management of large volumes of information. The suite is especially useful in environments where data clarity, usability, and speed of access are critical to the success of data research and development projects.

What problems does it solve?

Frictionlessdata solves the problem of complexity in data management by offering a comprehensive solution that makes it easy to package, transform and access data and metadata. This capability is essential in environments that handle large volumes of information, promoting clarity and ease of use to improve productivity and data-driven decision making.

How does the tool work?

Provides JSON Schema representations of data specifications. Stores source data for specifications in .json and YAML files. Offers a build.js script to build and normalize specifications. Covers topics like metadata, data science, schema, CSV, and validation.

Open standards

Developed with JavaScript, Vue, and Stylus. Open source under the Unlicense, promoting data openness and reuse.

Sector
Reform or Modernization of the State
Functionality
Data interoperability
Sustainable development goals
Partnership for the goals
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Python Data Transformation to SQL Python Data Transformation to SQL

Python code using the frictionlessdata library. It imports data from CSV, transforms it with a table join, and saves it to a PostgreSQL database, specifying user and table.

Frictionlessdata Concept Illustration Frictionlessdata Concept Illustration

This image illustrates the concept of Frictionlessdata, emphasizing its dual focus on providing frictionless software and frictionless standards to simplify data workflows.

Target Audience of Frictionlessdata Target Audience of Frictionlessdata

Frictionless Data page for researchers, data scientists, and data engineers, offering tools to make research data more reproducible and standardize data platforms.

Frictionless Data Official Site

Open source toolkit that simplifies the data management experience.

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Frictionless Framework Documentation

Detailed information on the usage and specifications of the Frictionless Data framework.

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