> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://dos.dzaleka.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Content Schemas > Detailed schema specifications for all content collections using Zod validation All content collections in Dzaleka Online Services use [Zod](https://zod.dev/) schemas for type-safe validation and TypeScript support. These schemas are defined in `src/content.config.ts`. ## Understanding Schemas Each content collection has a schema that defines: * **Required fields** - Must be present in every entry * **Optional fields** - Can be omitted (marked with `.optional()`) * **Field types** - String, number, date, boolean, array, object * **Enums** - Specific allowed values * **Validation rules** - Format requirements and transformations ## Services Schema Service or business name Brief description of the service Service category (e.g., "Entrepreneurship & Business", "Education", "Healthcare") Whether to feature on homepage Verification status by platform administrators URL or path to service logo Main service image Contact information Contact email address Phone number WhatsApp number Operating hours description Physical location details Street address City/area GPS coordinates Latitude Longitude Social media links Official website URL Facebook page URL Instagram profile URL Twitter/X profile URL LinkedIn page URL Array of string tags for categorization Structured business hours Day of week Opening time (e.g., "09:00") Closing time (e.g., "17:00") Whether closed on this day Current status * `active` - Currently operating * `inactive` - Temporarily or permanently closed Last update timestamp *** ## Events Schema Event name Event description Event start date and time (ISO 8601 format) Event end date and time for multi-day events Event venue or location description Event category (e.g., "Festival", "Workshop", "Conference") Organizing person or entity Event status * `upcoming` - Future event * `past` - Already occurred Highlight on homepage Event poster or main image Organizer contact information Registration details Whether registration is required Registration link Registration deadline Event speakers/panelists Panelist name Title or role Biography Profile photo Affiliated organization Social media links (twitter, instagram, linkedin, website) Array of string tags *** ## Jobs Schema Job title Hiring organization Job location Employment type * `full-time` * `part-time` * `contract` * `volunteer` * `internship` Job category * `education` * `healthcare` * `technology` * `community` * `business` * `arts` * `services` * `other` Salary information or range Application deadline (automatically coerced from string) Date posted (automatically coerced from string) Job status * `open` - Accepting applications * `closed` - No longer accepting * `draft` - Not yet published Feature on jobs page Required skills (array of strings) Application contact information Contact email (validated as email format) Contact phone Application website (validated as URL) Full job description (markdown content) *** ## Photos Schema Photo title or story headline Photo description or story Date taken (accepts string, number, or Date - automatically transformed) Image URL or path (must start with '/images/' or be a valid URL) Photographer information Photographer name Biography Instagram username (without @) Website URL (validated) Content contributor identifier Photo tags (array of strings) Feature in galleries Photo location Additional gallery images (array of string URLs/paths) *** ## Stores Schema Store name Store description Store type * `restaurant` * `cafe` * `bakery` * `grocery` * `retail` * `salon` * `workshop` * `other` Store logo URL/path Cover/banner image Owner information Owner name Contact phone Contact email WhatsApp number Store location Physical address Camp zone/area Nearby landmark Menu items (for food establishments) Menu category (e.g., "Main Dishes", "Beverages") Items in this category Item name Item description Price (as string, e.g., "2,500") Item image Mark as popular item Item availability Services offered (for service-based stores) Service name Service description Service price Service duration Accepted payment methods (array of strings) Delivery options (array of strings) Store status * `active` * `pending` * `inactive` Date joined platform (coerced from string) *** ## Marketplace Schema Listing title Item/service description Listing type * `product` * `service` Product/service category Price amount Price type * `fixed` * `negotiable` * `free` * `contact` Product images (array of URLs/paths) Vendor information Vendor name Contact phone Contact email WhatsApp number Vendor location Listing status * `active` * `sold` * `pending` * `inactive` Item condition (for products) * `new` * `used` * `refurbished` Posting date (coerced from string) External purchase link (validated as URL) *** ## Resources Schema Resource title Resource description Resource category Publication/creation date Resource author or creator Thumbnail image File type (e.g., "pdf", "doc", "video") File size (e.g., "748.24 KB") Direct download URL Resource page URL Available languages (array of strings) Feature on resources page *** ## Additional Schemas Key fields: title, author, category (enum), duration, level (beginner/intermediate/advanced), videoUrl, externalLink, status Key fields: name, skill, status, location, category, level, chargeType (free/paid), rate, paymentMethods array, shortDescription Key fields: artistName, medium, nationality, bio, artisticJourney, specialties array, achievements array, notableWorks array Key fields: type (individual/group), danceStyles array, festivals array, members array (for groups) Key fields: title, name, age, country, personImage, content, contact object with social media Category enum: business-spotlight, announcement, success-story, business-guide, news, education Additional fields: businessName, businessOwner, contactInfo Category enum: legislation, analysis, guide, resource Fields: source, related array ## Type Transformations ### Date Handling Most date fields use `z.date()` or `z.coerce.date()` which: * Accepts ISO 8601 date strings (e.g., `2025-10-30T09:00:00Z`) * Accepts date-only formats (e.g., `2023-05-01`) * Automatically converts to JavaScript Date objects ```yaml ISO 8601 theme={null} date: 2025-10-30T09:00:00Z ``` ```yaml Date only theme={null} date: 2023-05-01 ``` ### Special Validations The photos collection has special image path validation: * Must start with `/images/` for local images, OR * Must be a valid URL for external images ## Working with Schemas ### TypeScript Support Schemas automatically generate TypeScript types: ```typescript theme={null} import { getCollection } from 'astro:content'; // Fully typed! const services = await getCollection('services'); services[0].data.title; // string services[0].data.featured; // boolean | undefined ``` ### Validation Errors Zod will throw detailed errors for invalid data: ``` ZodError: [ { "code": "invalid_type", "expected": "string", "received": "undefined", "path": ["title"], "message": "Required" } ] ``` ## Next Steps Learn about each collection's purpose How to create properly formatted content