Re: [dxwg] Model Series of Data as Distributions of a single Dataset (#1429)

I understand your concern @makxdekkers, but at the same time I am just reporting what kind of needs I have observed. I am also of the opinion that it is better to adapt the model to the world rather than trying to fit the world into the model.

I think the key would be to provide good guidance when to use the Dataset series and when to use dcat:downloadPartURL. For instance, you need to use dataset series if you need more metadata than a title of the file or when the file does not follow the same structure, e.g. when tabular data does not have the same columns in every file.

To be frank, if the Dataset series approach is the only way forward (together with the legacy dcterms:hasPart option) I am confident that the following will happen as soon as the model will be accepted (at least in Sweden):
1. We will have to hide the complexity of the model for data providers in tools that strive to be compliant (e.g. EntryScape).
2. We will have to hide datasets in a dataset series from the direct search results in dataportals.

If we do not do 1, people will just add one distribution per file, just like the antipattern @sabinem described. We have had half day workshops for nearly all new customers and try to instruct them to NOT do this. Still it is happening all the time, it is an uphill battle. I fear that with the Dataset series being the only alternative the battle will be even harder (unless we provide a simplified "hidden" solution for the multiple file case).

Another option is to diverge from the model, keep the existing approach and do a transform when exposing to the European data portal, but this seems suboptimal.

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