Sample data quality definitions

A set of predefined data quality definitions is available from the IBM Cloud Resource hub.

The sample project contains 190 predefined data quality definitions that you can use to quickly develop data quality rules for a set of data domains and conditions that are commonly found in many data sources.

You can add the definitions to an existing project in your account. For easier evaluation of which definitions you want to make available to other users, you might want to create a separate project for the data quality definitions.

To add the data quality definitions to an existing project, follow these instructions:

  1. Access the Sample Data Quality Definitions sample project in the Resource hub.

    Alternatively, access the Resource hub by selecting Resource hub from the main navigation menu, search for Sample Data Quality Definitions, and open the sample project.

  2. Click the download icon (Download icon). A SampleDataQualityDefinitions_CPD.zip file is created in your default downloads folder.

  3. Go to Projects > View all projects and open the project to which you want to add the definitions.

  4. From the toolbar, select Import project.

  5. Upload the SampleDataQualityDefinitions_CPD.zip file.

    All predefined data quality definitions are added to the project, which might take a while. You can use the definitions in these ways:

    • As is. If a predefined data quality definition already matches your needs, you can create data quality rules from that definition without further modification.
    • As templates. You can copy and modify the predefined data quality definitions, and customize them for your specific data conditions.
    • As models for development. The definitions can serve as examples of specific functions or conditions in use that can provide guidance for designing and developing rules for your environment.

  6. To share the data quality definitions, whether as uploaded or already customized, with other users, publish them to a catalog.

To create a new project for the sample data quality definitions, click Create project after you access the sample project in the Resource hub.