The document discusses the role of public data resources in proteomics, emphasizing the concept of 'big data' and the importance of data sharing through initiatives like the PRIDE archive and ProteomeXchange. It highlights the various tools and standards developed to facilitate data collection, submission, and analysis, as well as the growing trend of reusing data for research, alongside challenges such as the need for better metadata and computational resources. The PRIDE archive hosts a significant volume of proteomics datasets, which are crucial for advancing the field and promoting collaboration among researchers.