Central Metadata Repository

Central Metadata Repository (aka “Data Dictionary”)

Fundamental to the data centric development paradigm, is a central metadata repository that contains all information describing and pertaining to any data element in the entire system; a single source of the truth.

Any attribute of any data element, including all validation rules pertaining to that element, as well as detailed record where the element is used, is dynamically maintained and used by AO. This is the most critical base element of any system and is fundamental to a cohesive data quality and data integrity strategy, which is of paramount importance in today’s world of cognitive processing.

Any decision is only as good as the quality and relevance of the business rule underpinning that element. The entire premise underpinning data centricity and a central metadata repository is to manage and control DATA QUALITY and INTEGRITY (including no orphan records).