Data Source Dictionary
Know what every field in your data really means.
DaSoDi is a data source dictionary and data catalog: one searchable place to document your databases, tables, fields and the business meaning behind them.
| Field | Type | Source | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| customer_id | INTEGER | crm.customers | Unique customer identifier |
| signup_date | DATE | crm.customers | Date the account was created |
| mrr_usd | DECIMAL | billing.subscriptions | Monthly recurring revenue |
| region_code | CHAR(2) | ref.regions | Sales region (see lookup) |
Illustrative example
One dictionary for all your data sources
Spreadsheets of column descriptions go stale. Tribal knowledge walks out the door. DaSoDi gives your team a single, shared reference.
Catalogue every source
List databases, files, APIs and reports in one place, with owners and descriptions.
Search in seconds
Find a table or field by name, keyword or business term instead of asking around.
Plain-language definitions
Document what each field means for the business, not just its technical type.
See how data connects
Record relationships and lookups so people understand where values come from.
Shared ownership
Assign stewards so everyone knows who to ask and who keeps entries current.
Export and share
Share documentation with analysts, developers and auditors in familiar formats.
Who it's for
Analysts
Spend less time hunting for the right column and more time on answers.
Developers & DBAs
Keep schema knowledge alongside the systems it describes.
Managers & auditors
Get a clear, readable view of what data the organisation holds.
How it works
- 1
Register your sources
Add the databases, files and systems your team relies on.
- 2
Describe the data
Capture tables, fields, types and business definitions.
- 3
Share the dictionary
Give everyone a searchable, always-current reference.
Bring order to your data.
Tell us about your data landscape and we'll show you how DaSoDi can help.