DataTank

What is The DataTank?

The DataTank is an open source tool that publishes data. These data can be stored in text based files such as CSV, XML and JSON or in binary structures such as SHP files and relational databases. The DataTank will read the data out of these structures and publish them on the web using a URI as an identifier. It can then provide these data in any format a user wants, no matter what the original datastructure was. In practical terms, this means that you can provide a JSON feed on a certain URI based on data somewhere on the web say, a CSV output from a google spreadsheet.

The DataTank module

This module allows people to add one or more DataTank instances to their Drupal website and to display the available datasets inside the attached DataTanks. Datasets are imported as fieldable entities, making it possible to add more fields for extra metadata and display the datasets through views.

Installation

- Install module

- Add DataTank instance at: Administration > Content > DataTank

- Add DataTank information and settings






- You can now see the datasets at: Administration > Content > DataTank > Dataset






- Now you can add more fields to your datasets and create views to display them on your website.


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