What is a piece of data from the data hub called?

The term "External Entry" is used in the context of a data hub to refer to a piece of data that is sourced from external systems or repositories. This indicates that the data originates from a source outside the primary application environment, allowing the Mendix application to seamlessly integrate with and utilize that external data for various purposes.

When working with a data hub, it's essential to manage how external data is accessed and utilized within the application. The concept of "External Entry" encapsulates that very idea—highlighting the integration of data that comes from outside the immediate Mendix environment. This approach enhances data variability and richness, enabling applications to leverage a broader set of information for decision-making and process automation.

The other terms—like "Data Entry," "Data Record," and "Data Point"—are generally used to describe elements of data within a more confined context and do not specifically convey the notion of being sourced from an external repository, which is the core implication of "External Entry."