Abstract

Abstract The rapid evolution of web technologies presents a challenge regarding the long-term usability of digital editions. Besides graphical web presentation layers, programming interfaces can be considered as a provision layer of such an edition. In this context, the paper investigates the roles that some special formats can play as intermediaries between project-specific data models and interconnected digital resources, specifically highlighting the potential of pivot formats and BEACON. By exploring the dependencies on formats and software for data generation, transformation, and analysis, the paper argues that additional machine-readable formats can improve the durableness and interoperability of digital editions. Regarding sustainability of digital editions in terms of accessibility and usability, however, technical, scholarly, and economic factors must also be taken into consideration.

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