
This is a general lecture on the basic understanding of the evolution of the Web and the data in Web as we know it.
The evolution of Web into Semantic Web and how it can happen!
The need for modelling and how is it done!
Prerequisites to understanding RDF, RDFS and OWL.
Brief introduction to RDF.
Brief introduction to RDFS and OWL.
Definition of Ontology and some examples.
Understand what a Triple Store is and list a few examples.
Understand the basics of SPARQL and know that it is a very deep topic.
Ever wondered what is going to be the next big thing on the Internet?
Semantic Web is regarded as the next phase of the World Wide Web, by the inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee. Internet giants like Facebook, Google, IBM etc. have already started using Semantic Web. You are reaping benefits of Semantic Web without knowing it. If you have a some sort of Internet presence, then this course is essential for you.
Even for web developers, the next trend would be to start creating website which are Semantic-friendly. You will need to know the concepts of Semantic Web before actually converting your existing website or creating new websites with Semantic Web in mind.
This course provides a competitive starting point to understanding Semantic Web and the technologies behind it. This is not the Ultimate Semantic Web course. But this is the most brief and precise course that you will need. This would enable you to understand the importance of Semantic Web and know that it would be the next major Internet Revolution. This course was designed after quality research and discussion with the pioneers of Semantic Web itself.
You will be learn about how the need for Semantic Web in general and its World Wide Web revolution, standards like RDF, OWL etc. Examples will be given to you to have practical understanding of using these standards.