Ocean Data Platform SDK 101: Exploring a dataset

Welcome to Episode 2 of SDK 101, your practical guide to working with the software development kit of Ocean Data Platform (ODP).

In this episode, we focus on understanding and exploring the metadata that describes datasets on ODP. Metadata provides essential context about where data comes from, what it represents, and how it can be used. Learning how to interpret and query metadata is a key step in discovering, filtering, and applying ocean datasets effectively.

In this episode, we cover:
• How to search and list datasets available through ODP
• How to inspect dataset metadata using the ODP SDK
• How to use metadata to assess dataset relevance and quality

Whether you are a researcher, developer, or policymaker, understanding metadata is critical to working responsibly with ocean data. By the end of this episode, you will know how to explore the datasets available on ODP and identify the ones most relevant to your work.

Start exploring the Ocean Data Platform:
https://app.hubocean.earth/

Read the SDK documentation:
https://docs.hubocean.earth/

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