SPARQL
Why am I Mr. SPARQL?
Over the past few years, I have gained a lot of experience working with graph databases, RDF, and SPARQL.¹ SPARQL can be tricky for both new and experienced users as it is not always obvious why a query is returning unexpected … Continue reading »
RDF*: What is it and Why do I Need it?
RDF* (pronounced RDF star) is an extension to the Resource Description Framework (RDF) that enables RDF graphs to more intuitively represent complex interactions and attributes through the implementation of embedded triples. This allows graphs to capture relationships between more than … Continue reading »
Why a Taxonomist Should Know SPARQL
As the Knowledge and Information Management field moves towards adopting semantic technologies like ontologies and enterprise knowledge graphs, taxonomists and taxonomy managers need to know about W3C semantic web standards including RDF, SKOS, SPARQL because data is becoming more interconnected … Continue reading »
What’s the Difference Between an Ontology and a Knowledge Graph?
As semantic applications become increasingly hot topics in the industry, clients often come to EK asking about ontologies and knowledge graphs. Specifically, they want to know the differences between the two. Are ontologies and knowledge graphs the same thing? If … Continue reading »