Code style

Use full names for data model concepts

DBnomics data model defines concepts such as provider, dataset, time series, dimension or observation. Do not abbreviate those terms.

Examples:

  • use dataset_info instead of ds_info

  • use dimensions instead of dim_dict

  • use current_observation instead of current_obs

Handle the plural of time series

In English, a time series is invariable.

In order to distinguish a single series from a list of series:

  • name a single series series

  • name a list of series series_list