datafile
Digital information container
A datafile is a computer file containing data rather than executable code—information stored in a format that programs can read, process, or modify.
The term emphasizes the file's contents over its format: The database exports to a datafile for backup.
Often written as two words: data file.
Consisting of two parts
- formatArrangement and presentation style
- extensionAdded part or duration
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- folderContainer for loose papers
hard drive · memory · save · upload · download · backup · archive · repository
Comma-structured data file
- XMLStructured data markup language
- JSONLightweight data interchange format
- PDFFixed-layout document format
- spreadsheetTabular data organizer
mp3 · binary · delimited · schema · parsing · encoding · header · metadata
Horizontal furniture surface
- queryRequest for information
- indexAlphabetical guide to contents
- SQLDatabase manipulation language
- NoSQLSchema-free database systems
relational · schema · join · transaction · normalization · MySQL · Oracle · record
Written proof or instructions
- archiveStored historical records
- registryOfficial record of entries
- catalogOrdered list of items
- logbookOfficial record of events
inventory · filing · repository · audit · retention · compliance · changelog · manifest
Collected numerical information
- patternsRecurring arrangements or designs
- insightsPenetrating understandings gained
- analysisMethodical study of parts
- metricsStandards for assessment
algorithms · trends · forecasting · machine learning · visualization · dashboards · KPIs · correlation
Converting data into code
- decryptionConverting ciphertext to plaintext
- cipherHidden writing system
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- access controlRestricting resource availability selectively
permissions · confidentiality · integrity · hashing · SSL · TLS · AES · RSA
binary
Consisting of two parts
- formatArrangement and presentation style
- extensionAdded part or duration
- compressionForcing into smaller space
folder · hard drive · memory · save · upload · download · backup · archive · repository · cloud
CSV
Comma-structured data file
- XMLStructured data markup language
- JSONLightweight data interchange format
- PDFFixed-layout document format
spreadsheet · mp3 · binary · delimited · schema · parsing · encoding · header · metadata · markup
table
Horizontal furniture surface
NoSQL · relational · schema · join · transaction · normalization · MySQL · Oracle · record · field
documentation
Written proof or instructions
logbook · inventory · filing · repository · audit · retention · compliance · changelog · manifest · ledger
statistics
Collected numerical information
- patternsRecurring arrangements or designs
- insightsPenetrating understandings gained
- analysisMethodical study of parts
metrics · algorithms · trends · forecasting · machine learning · visualization · dashboards · KPIs · correlation · regression
encryption
Converting data into code
- decryptionConverting ciphertext to plaintext
- cipherHidden writing system
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
access control · permissions · confidentiality · integrity · hashing · SSL · TLS · AES · RSA · password protection
datafilehardcopy
Printed physical document
manuscript · card catalog · microfiche · stone tablet · papyrus scroll
datafilehard copy
Printed physical document
ledger · filing cabinet · cardboard box · microfilm · clay tablet