Open Data Contract Standard (ODCS)
A comprehensive framework for defining and managing data contracts
What is ODCS?
The Open Data Contract Standard (ODCS) is an open standard maintained by Bitol that provides a comprehensive framework for defining, managing, and validating data contracts. ODCS provides:
- Standardized Format: A consistent way to define data contracts
- Validation Rules: Built-in validation capabilities
- Tooling Support: Integration with various data tools
- Best Practices: Proven patterns for data contract management
Key Features
Schema Definition
ODCS supports multiple schema formats and provides a unified way to define data structures, regardless of the underlying format.
Validation Framework
Built-in validation ensures data conforms to contract specifications, catching errors early in the data pipeline.
Version Management
ODCS includes robust versioning capabilities, allowing schemas to evolve safely while maintaining compatibility.
Tool Integration
ODCS contracts work with a wide range of data tools and platforms, making it easy to adopt across your stack.
ODCS Architecture
The ODCS framework consists of:
- Contract Definition: Schema specification and metadata
- Validation Engine: Runtime validation of data
- Version Management: Schema evolution and compatibility
- Tooling Integration: Support for various data platforms
Related Topics
- Learn about data contracts and why they matter
- Explore different data schema types
- Check out our ODCS overview for more details
- Understand data governance best practices
- ODCS Overview
An in-depth look at the Open Data Contract Standard framework