Open Data How To's
Metadata Template Document - A word document that serves as a template for providing metadata about a dataset.
How to publish - A pdf walking through the steps to creating and publishing a dataset
Dataset Selection and Risk Analysis - A word document with a formal process to evaluate dataset candidates for publishing on data.seattle.gov
Additional Resources from Socrata
Socrata is a key component to Seattle's Open Data initiative. Socrata provides the platform that data.seattle.gov is hosted on.
- Socrata Support Site - Socrata's support site features a knowledge base and forums for additional support using the platform.
- Socrata Developer Site - Documents and resources for developers looking to leverage Socrata's Open Data API