data dictionaries, wt? (1 Viewer)

[freakcore]

with the MW we have to do data dictionaries.
i have many modules (written in python) with various classes, functions and variables.
does a data dictionary only talk about varialbles? is it just set out like a chart? and do i need any more info other than the name of the variable and its data type?

i just dont get what this is meant to show.

 

[mischaa]

It's usually organised by tables and contains variable, data type and the definition - i.e what does the values of that variable mean.

 

[Hazaroth]

Mischaa's explanation is exactly right.

Here's an example to help you visualise it.
It's the data dictionary I made for my latest assignment, which was basically a text-based "Deal or No Deal" game created in pascal.
It's also probably the most complicated DD I've done so far. So, if you have any questions, feel free to ask me.

Edit: My bad, just realised how old this topic is. Well, regardless, the example's here for anyone who needs it.