4.1.2 Naming conventions [Part 1 of 3]
Channel: DHIS2
Date: 2022-08-11

A general guideline when creating metadata in DHIS2 is to use a consistent design approach to help ensure that data elements and indicators can effectively be used for analysis. It is essential to keep the usability of the system in mind. Using naming conventions can support this by making these items easier to recognize and find. When different users in a DHIS2 system use different ways of naming data elements and other metadata, the result is often a system that is difficult to navigate and cluttered. This video will introduce a few essential naming principles that will help keep your metadata organized. 

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