A Linked Data Application Framework to Enable Rapid Prototyping

TL;DR

This paper presents a framework that simplifies the development of linked data applications, making it accessible for web developers and non-technical users through tools like RDF-JSON conversion and templated browsing.

Contribution

It introduces a practical, open-source framework that facilitates rapid prototyping of linked data applications for users with varying technical backgrounds.

Findings

Supports web developers with RDF-JSON conversion and CRUD endpoints

Enables non-technical users to browse data via templates

Demonstrates effective prototype implementation

Abstract

Application developers, in our experience, tend to hesitate when dealing with linked data technologies. To reduce their initial hurdle and enable rapid prototyping, we propose in this paper a framework for building linked data applications. Our approach especially considers the participation of web developers and non-technical users without much prior knowledge about linked data concepts. Web developers are supported with bidirectional RDF to JSON conversions and suitable CRUD endpoints. Non-technical users can browse websites generated from JSON data by means of a template language. A prototypical open source implementation demonstrates its capabilities.