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Duration 4 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to RDF and SPARQL
- RDF fundamentals: triples, IRIs, literals, and blank nodes
- Application of namespaces and QName in queries
- Overview of SPARQL query forms and their use cases
Setting Up a SPARQL Environment
- Installation and execution of Apache Jena Fuseki or RDF4J Server
- Loading sample RDF datasets into a triple store
- Utilising a SPARQL client or workbench to execute queries
Basic SPARQL SELECT Queries
- Creating triple patterns and retrieving bindings
- Applying DISTINCT, LIMIT, and OFFSET
- Sorting and projecting results using ORDER BY
Filtering and Solution Modifiers
- Implementing FILTER expressions and built-in functions
- Employing OPTIONAL for partial matching
- Combining patterns with UNION and MINUS
Advanced Querying: Aggregation and Subqueries
- Using GROUP BY, COUNT, SUM, MIN, MAX, and HAVING
- Nested queries and subselect patterns
- Working with expressions and bind() to calculate values
Constructing and Transforming RDF
- Using CONSTRUCT queries to build new RDF graphs
- DESCRIBE and ASK query forms and their appropriate applications
- Leveraging SPARQL UPDATE for data modification (INSERT/DELETE)
Working with Graphs and Named Graphs
- Quads and the GRAPH keyword
- Managing and querying named graphs
- Best practices for organising dataset graphs
Federated Queries and Remote Endpoints
- Using SERVICE to query remote SPARQL endpoints
- Performance considerations and timeouts
- Strategies for merging local and remote data
Practical Lab: Real-World SPARQL Tasks
- Querying DBpedia and other public datasets for insights
- Creating reusable query templates and views
- Debugging common query errors and optimising performance
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A working understanding of the RDF data model and triples
- Familiarity with fundamental HTTP and JSON concepts
- Confidence in reading and writing basic programming or query expressions
Target Audience
- Data engineers and integrators
- Semantic web developers
- Analysts working with linked data
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- Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
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