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Course Outline
Introduction to RDF and SPARQL
- RDF basics: triples, IRIs, literals, and blank nodes
- Namespaces and QName usage in queries
- Overview of SPARQL query forms and use cases
Getting Started with a SPARQL Environment
- Installing and running Apache Jena Fuseki or RDF4J Server
- Loading sample RDF datasets into a triple store
- Using a SPARQL client or workbench to run queries
Basic SPARQL SELECT Queries
- Writing triple patterns and retrieving bindings
- Using DISTINCT, LIMIT, and OFFSET
- Sorting and projecting results with ORDER BY
Filtering and Solution Modifiers
- Applying FILTER expressions and built-in functions
- Using OPTIONAL for partial matching
- Combining patterns with UNION and MINUS
Advanced Querying: Aggregation and Subqueries
- GROUP BY, COUNT, SUM, MIN, MAX and HAVING usage
- Nested queries and subselect patterns
- Working with expressions and bind() to compute values
Constructing and Transforming RDF
- CONSTRUCT queries to build new RDF graphs
- DESCRIBE and ASK query forms and when to use them
- Using 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 organizing dataset graphs
Federated Queries and Remote Endpoints
- Using SERVICE to query remote SPARQL endpoints
- Performance considerations and timeouts
- Strategies for combining local and remote data
Practical Lab: Real-World SPARQL Tasks
- Querying DBpedia and other public datasets for insights
- Building reusable query templates and views
- Debugging common query errors and optimising performance
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- An understanding of RDF data model and triples
- Familiarity with basic HTTP and JSON concepts
- Comfort with reading and writing basic programming or query expressions
Audience
- Data engineers and integrators
- Semantic web developers
- Analysts working with linked data
4 Hours
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Testimonials (2)
Very nice training
Maira Frisch - Novartis Pharma AG
Course - SPARQL
He was interactive.
