Practical RDF

by Shelley Powers

The Resource Description Framework (RDF) is a structure for describing and interchanging metadata on the Web--anything from library catalogs and worldwide directories to bioinformatics, Mozilla internal data structures, and knowledge bases for artificial intelligence projects. RDF provides a consistent framework and syntax for describing and querying data, making it possible to share website descriptions more easily. RDF's capabilities, however, have long been shrouded by its reputation for complexity and a difficult family of specifications. Practical RDF breaks through this reputation with immediate and solvable problems to help you understand, master, and implement RDF solutions. Practical RDF explains RDF from the ground up, providing real-world examples and descriptions of how the technology is being used in applications like Mozilla, FOAF, and Chandler, as well as infrastructure you can use to build your own applications. This book cuts to the heart of the W3C's often obscure specifications, giving you tools to apply RDF successfully in your own projects. The first part of the book focuses on the RDF specifications. After an introduction to RDF, the book covers the RDF specification documents themselves, including RDF Semantics and Concepts and Abstract Model specifications, RDF constructs, and the RDF Schema. The second section focuses on programming language support, and the tools and utilities that allow developers to review, edit, parse, store, and manipulate RDF/XML. Subsequent sections focus on RDF's data roots, programming and framework support, and practical implementation and use of RDF and RDF/XML. If you want to know how to apply RDF to information processing, Practical RDF is for you. Whether your interests lie in large-scale information aggregation and analysis or in smaller-scale projects like weblog syndication, this book will provide you with a solid foundation for working with RDF.

Genres: Reference, Technology, Technical, Computers

331 pages, Paperback

First published July 18, 2003

Reviews

[Joyce Divine]

"Practical RDF" by Shelley Powers is an excellent resource for anyone looking to understand RDF (Resource Description Framework) and its practical applications. The book starts with a brief introduction to https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pdf-scanner-app-scan-docs-id/id1495971405 and its use cases, followed by a comprehensive explanation of its components and their relationships. The author also discusses various RDF-related topics such as ontologies, vocabularies, and SPARQL.

What I appreciate most about this book is its practical approach. The author provides several real-world examples of how RDF can be used in different scenarios, making it easy to understand and implement in one's own projects. The writing is clear, concise, and easy to follow, even for those with limited technical knowledge.

Overall, I highly recommend "Practical RDF" to anyone interested in learning more about RDF and its practical applications. Whether you're a developer, data scientist, or simply interested in the topic, this book is an excellent resource that provides a solid foundation for understanding RDF and its potential.

[TK Keanini · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is just outdated. So much has happened in RDF since this book came out and I should have checked the publishing date before I jumped on it.

There is a great section on reification which is not a simple concept to cover.

[Pete Aven · Rating 1 out of 5]

Nothing practical about it.

[Laura Dawson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good reference for those in the field.