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Concepts

Background knowledge for understanding Databús: what the system does, the standards it implements, and the principles that guide its design.

Page What you will find
What is Databús Purpose, context, and the problem it solves
GTFS Schedule & Realtime The two GTFS specifications Databús ingests and emits
Glossary One canonical definition for every domain term used in the codebase
Design principles The five architectural rules that govern every decision

Start with What is Databús if you are new, or jump straight to the Glossary if you hit an unfamiliar term.