# Files
| Files | Naming Convention |
| --- | --- |
| Data Files
any file of any type
used for data i/o | There are many file types that can fall into this naming convention.
It is
recommended to elaborate on all them individually. Base Example:
```
{yyyymmdd}_{filename}.{ext}
```
- yyyymmdd = best method for sorting file by date
- filename = any file name you want (underscores preferred)
- ext = any suitable file name extension (.out/.xml/.json/.html/others)
Examples:
> 20150516\_mydatadumpfile.out
>
20150517\_mydataloadfile.xml |
| File Templates
sample file of any type
to define
a schema | These represent files used to define metadata repository schema's.
It is recommended to create these as sample files independent of actual data
files. Base Example:
```
{yyyymmdd}_{filename}.{ext}
```
- yyyymmdd = best method for sorting file by date
- filename = any file name you want (underscores preferred)
- ext = any suitable file name extension (.out/.xml/.json/.html/others)
Examples:
> 20150516\_mydatadumpfile.csv
> 20150517\_mydataloadfile.json |