Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for managing data. A computer-implemented method of managing data is disclosed. The method includes the steps of defining a plurality of nodes, at least some of the node including different data structures; defining connections between each of the nodes to one or more of the other nodes to form a network of nodes and a data and function flow within the network, wherein each connection defines an output from one node and an input to at least one other node; defining data within at least some of the nodes in accordance with their data structure; defining a function for at least one node of the plurality of nodes, wherein the function defines a processing mechanism for data from one or more of the nodes connected to the one node or for data to one or more of the nodes connected to the one node; and processing the data within the network of nodes in accordance with the connections and functions within the network of nodes.