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Validation
Validation is the process of checking whether data conforms to a schema or specification.
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Definition
Validation is the process of checking whether data conforms to a schema or specification.
Examples
- Schema.org validator
- JSON-LD playground
Related terms
- Schema.org
A collaborative, community activity with a mission to create, maintain, and promote schemas for structured data on the Internet, on web pages, in email messages, and beyond.
- JSON-LD
JSON-LD (JSON for Linked Data) is a method of encoding Linked Data using JSON. It is a lightweight syntax to express structured data.
- Structured Data
Structured data is a standardized format for providing information about a page and classifying the page content.
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Schema types
- Person — Individual people
- Organization — Companies and groups
- Product — Items for sale
- Event — Concerts and conferences
- Article — Blog posts and news
- Recipe — Cooking instructions