# Pipeline Metadata Definition (Metadata Schemas)

Before we create any new pipeline, we have to define its metadata.

These metadata schemas have no relation with the ones we have in our objects or containers.

**Pipeline metadata is independent.**

Pipeline metadata definition refers to the structured information that describes and tracks various aspects of data as it flows through a data processing pipeline. It includes details such as data sources, transformations, processing steps, and output destinations.&#x20;

Metadata helps ensure data consistency, traceability, and compliance with standards, enabling efficient data management, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Pipeline metadata is essential for understanding the data's journey, ensuring quality, and facilitating reproducibility in complex data workflows.

The following shows you where these can be included as part of one or several Metadata Schemas:

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