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This component is complete and can be used. The interfaces will be supported until the function is removed from the project via the deprecation process. There will be ongoing extensions to this function, but it will be done to ensure backward compatibility as far as possible. If there is a need to break backward compatibility, this will be discussed and reviewed in the community, with a documented timeline.
Classification Explorer API¶
The Classification Explorer API is a REST API designed to back user interfaces (UIs) that enables the caller to issue queries to understand how metadata elements are linked and classified. It provides a flexible way to explore the metadata ecosystem, focusing on how elements are categorized and interconnected.
Key features¶
- Classification Management: Support for managing various governance classifications such as impact, confidence, criticality, confidentiality, and retention.
- Relationship Management: Capabilities for linking elements through semantic assignments, scopes, resource lists, and more.
- Metadata Exploration: Tools for finding elements by type, unique name, property values, or specific classifications.
- Governance and Security: Managing security tags, ownership, and governance expectations/measurements.
- Duplicate Management: Identifying and linking peer or consolidated duplicates.
- Search and Keywords: Attaching and managing search keywords for enhanced discoverability.
Further information¶
Sample REST API requests: Egeria-api-classification-explorer.http
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