[Data-modeling] What is the best way to prototype a schema?

[Iain Sproat]

On Mon, Jun 8, 2009 at 12:46 AM, Paul Mackay <pauljmackay at gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm  trying to develop some new schema entities and hit some issues after
> trying to modify some sample entries. Deletion of a topic can only be
> flagged so now I have some topics that are not correct.


Don't worry, happens all the time.  Just flag them for delete, they will
soon get removed.  But do spend some time playing on the sandbox first.


>
>
> So what is the recommended approach:
>
> Use a personal namespace? What happens when other existing topics get your
> new type attached to them?


Sandbox, if your types are temporary and you don't mind them getting deleted
on Monday.  But personal namespace is the way to go if you don't have the
time to do everything in a week.


>
>
> Use the sandbox? I understand that is wiped each week? How to preserve some
> sample entries? Are there any simple import/export tools that can be used?


>
> How to know when it is logical to migrate into a public Base?


If you are creating a few types around a single subject, it is better to
create it in a base.  If you create a base, you can edit it and unselect the
"*Include this Base in the directory and in Freebase search*" option.  That
way, you can experiment with schema, and it won't be seen by others.  But
your types won't be visible on topics unless you access them via your base.
 (it appends an &domain=xxxxx to the end of the url)


>
> Thanks
>
> paul
>
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