A web-based solution for open data
Folorunsho, Mojeed (2017)
Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu
2017
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201703233647
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201703233647
Tiivistelmä
Open data is increasingly gaining popularity in the IT world today where information can be accessed easily through several electronic devices. Research has shown that there are numerous value and vast business opportunities that can be obtained through information extracted from open data files. However, extracting the needed information has not been easy for open data users in recent years due to the availability of appropriate tools.
The main objective of this thesis was to provide a viable solution for developers and users of open data files in gaining easy accessibility to the information stored in the files for efficient use. Open data files CSV and Excel formats were used as a case study. An API in a web-based application format was created as a solution for these files to be easily accessed by its users. MEAN stack and other web technologies were used in developing both the front-end and back-end of the application.
The results showed that the aims and objectives stated for the project were achieved through the solution developed. However, there are still possible ways to improve the project.
The main objective of this thesis was to provide a viable solution for developers and users of open data files in gaining easy accessibility to the information stored in the files for efficient use. Open data files CSV and Excel formats were used as a case study. An API in a web-based application format was created as a solution for these files to be easily accessed by its users. MEAN stack and other web technologies were used in developing both the front-end and back-end of the application.
The results showed that the aims and objectives stated for the project were achieved through the solution developed. However, there are still possible ways to improve the project.