SDKs & Libraries
Programming language bindings and reusable libraries that simplify the implementation of mobility and transport data standards.
What Are SDKs & Libraries?
SDKs and libraries provide ready-to-use code components for developers working with transport data. They help parse, validate, generate, and exchange standard-compliant datasets without needing to implement low-level logic from scratch.
They're ideal for:
- Developers building transport apps or APIs
- Data engineers processing or transforming datasets
- Integrators creating standardized data interfaces
Types of SDKs & Libraries
| Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Parsing Libraries | Read and write standard data formats | DATEX II XML Parser |
| Validation Libraries | Embed schema or business rule validation | NeTEx Rule Validator |
| Conversion Libraries | Transform data between supported formats | SIRI ↔ JSON Converter |
| API Client SDKs | Simplify communication with transport APIs | SIRI REST Client |
| Metadata Libraries | Handle DCAT-AP / mobilityDCAT-AP metadata | DCAT-AP Toolkit |
Common Use Cases
Application Development
Quickly build standard-compliant APIs or data integrations.
Data Transformation
Convert and harmonize datasets in pipelines or ETL jobs.
Testing and Validation
Integrate schema validation within your application logic.
Metadata Automation
Generate or update DCAT-AP or mobilityDCAT-AP metadata programmatically.
Example Tool
DATEX II Python SDK
- Parses and generates DATEX II XML files
- Supports validation and serialization
- Compatible with Python 3 and modern frameworks
- Open source, community-maintained