Socrata Open Data API (SODA)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Current Status | Commercial company but broadly used |
| Version Number | 1.0? (documentation does not list a version number) |
| Key Contacts | Unknown |
| Implementing Agencies | New York, Chicago, Baltimore and several other large U.S. cities |
| Documentation | Getting Started: http://dev.socrata.com/consumers/getting-started.html |
| Founding/Sponsoring Organizations | Socrata |
Background
The Socrata Open Data API (SODA) is not an open standard in the usual sense – it was developed by a commercial company and the API is not managed through a collaborative process. However, Socrata provides good documentation, and the fact that it is used in several large cities in the United States makes it relevant.
Analysis
Socrata’s data platform continues to grow in importance, and its API is a key source of open data for many cities.
Additional Resources
Getting Started: http://dev.socrata.com/consumers/getting-started.html