# Data & Metadata Changes

OvalEdge provides a comprehensive view of how the data ecosystem evolves, including data and metadata changes. This document explains the functionalities within the Data & Metadata Changes section, empowering users to understand these transformations effectively.

Here's a quick overview of what users will find:

* **Track Data Changes**\
  The Data Changes section shows all tables and their columns with recent modifications. This allows users to see how data statistics and summaries have changed over time, ensuring data integrity in OvalEdge.
* **Track Metadata Changes** \
  The Metadata Changes track updates to tables, columns, codes, reports, APIs, and their attributes. This allows users to see changes and understand how their data landscape evolves. This transparency improves data management within OvalEdge.
* **Search for Data & Metadata Changes** \
  OvalEdge makes it easy for users to find what they're looking for in the Data & Metadata Changes view.

**User-Friendly List View:**

* **Filters:** Users can narrow down results by specific criteria using predefined filters.
* **Search Bar:** Users can find data objects using keywords.
* **Sort:** Users can organize data by clicking column headers (ascending/descending).


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