Application Profiles 2.0.6094.16647

An application profile is a specification created that applies to one or more applications. It provides a framework as to how to use certain metadata within the context of that application.

An application profile includes a set of policies, guidelines, and standards that dictate the use of metadata in a specific context. This typically includes information about data elements, controlled vocabulary terms or taxonomies, syntax requirements, and encoding schemes.

Application profiles help ensure consistency and interoperability between different applications, systems, and organizations. They provide a common language and framework for managing metadata and data exchange. Without a standardized approach to metadata management, data can become inconsistent, difficult to manage, and interoperability can suffer.

Yes, depending on the needs of the organization or community creating it, an application profile can be customized to fit specific requirements or use cases. However, it is important to ensure that any customization still adheres to best practices and aligns with the overall objectives of the application profile.

Any stakeholders involved in the use or management of the applications covered by the profile should be involved in its creation. This may include data managers, system administrators, developers, and end-users.

The frequency of updates will depend on the specific application profile and its related applications. However, it is important to regularly review and update the profile to ensure it remains relevant and aligns with current best practices and standards. Major updates should be planned and communicated to impacted stakeholders.

An application profile relies on a metadata schema as the foundation for managing metadata. While a schema provides a set of rules for defining and describing metadata elements, an application profile goes beyond this to establish guidelines for using the schema within a specific application or set of applications.

An application profile and an API serve different purposes. An API defines how software components should interact with each other, while an application profile provides guidelines for managing metadata within an application or set of applications. An application may use both an API and an application profile to achieve its objectives.

To ensure interoperability, it is important to follow best practices and standards when creating an application profile. Participating in relevant communities of practice and engaging with stakeholders from other organizations can also help ensure that your organization's profiles align with others and support interoperability.

Application profiles are often used in combination with linked data and semantic web technologies to facilitate knowledge discovery, sharing, and reuse. Application profiles provide the framework for managing metadata, while linked data and semantic web technologies enable data to be connected across multiple contexts and domains.