October 31, 2026 - Reference data refers to code tables and valid value assignments. It is an important component of data governance and data intelligence. Like business glossary definitions and report specifications, reference data benefits from proper documentation and management. Over time, IData has created and gathered various resources on reference data and valid value lists, and now have placed these resources on a spotlight page. We hope these resources are helpful if managing reference data is part of your role.
Blog posts in the spotlight include those on:
* what reference data is
* where reference data lists are used
* taking a consistent approach to including valid values in glossary definitions
* approaches for managing reference data lists
* benefits and best practices for reference data management
Videos in the spotlight include those on:https://www.datacookbook.com/reference-data-spotlight
* why reference data is important to manage
* where reference data lists are used
* approaches to managing reference data lists
* using the Data Cookbook for reference data
Recorded webinars in the spotlight include those on:
* managing reference data and valid values
* reference data best practices
Take advantage of these resources. This spotlight is located at https://www.datacookbook.com/reference-data-spotlight. Also, other spotlights are located at www.datacookbook.com/spotlights.