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=== Files, Folders and Domain names === | === Files, Folders and Domain names === | ||
All badges are created by combining a graphics file with metadata. This merge and create is called badge "baking". The graphics file is the image of the badge and the metadata is the information regarding the badge; it's location, the | All badges are created by combining a graphics file with metadata. This merge and create is called badge "baking". The graphics file is the image of the badge and the metadata is the information regarding the badge; it's location, the issuing institution, the badges criteria for earning, and the earners identification.<br/> | ||
The badge baking occurs when the earner claims thier badge. The issuer creates an instance of the earned badge, which is the json describing the badge. | The badge baking occurs when the earner claims thier badge. The issuer creates an instance of the earned badge, which is the json describing the badge. The json can come in two forms; an actual text file stored at some internet location or a digital message created by software and "sent" the open badges infrastructure. | ||
=== the JSON file === | === the JSON file === | ||