Why parsing is needed

An important aspect of data being fit for purpose is the structure it is found in. Often, the structure itself is not suitable for the needs of the data. For example:

• The data capture system does not have fields for each distinct piece of information with a distinct use, leading to user workarounds, such as entering many distinct pieces of information into a single free text field, or using the wrong fields for information which has no obvious place (for example, placing c...