SPARQL Last modified: Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Short for Simple Protocol and RDF Query Language, SPARQL defines a standard query language and data access protocol for use with the Resource Description Framework (RDF) data model. It works for any data source that can be mapped to RDF. The specification is under development by the RDF Data Access Working Group (DAWG).
•E-mail this definition to a colleague• For internet.com pages about SPARQL . Also check out the following links! Introducing SPARQL: Querying the Semantic Web  SPARQL, which is both a query language and a data access protocol, has the ability to become a key component in Web 2.0 applications: as a standard backed by a flexible data model, it can provide a common query mechanism for all Web 2.0 applications. Semantic Web  The voice of Semantic Web technology. Webopedia's Quick Reference Section  Use this Webopedia reference section for information on common Internet and computer facts and occurrences. W3C - The World Wide Web Consortium Home page for W3C. Contains information regarding the organization and its activities. Additionally, there are links to technical reports and publications, sample code, user interface items, and interest groups.	Semantic Web Amaya data query language RDF RDF Schema RDFPic Semantic Web semantics SmartMenu topic maps Give Us Your Feedback Shopping SPiRaL Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Tools and Accessories 446 Store Offers Office Supplies 150 Store Offers Sport and Outdoor 621 Store Offers