# Dataset Concepts

# Projects

Projects are the top-level organizer. Each project has its own datasets and API keys.

# Datasets

A dataset represents a single table of data, typically originating from one CSV file. Each dataset has:

• A name and description
• A schema (columns with types)
• One or more uploads
• A generated REST endpoint

# Uploads

An upload represents a single CSV file uploaded to a dataset. Uploads go through these statuses:

• pending — Upload record created, waiting for file
• processing — CSV is being parsed and ingested
• ready — Data is available via the API
• failed — Processing encountered an error

# Versions

Future versions of FireCSV will support dataset versioning, allowing you to update data while maintaining access to previous versions.