First, Semantic Web For Dummies will address the question of what the Semantic Web is exactly. Actual examples from industry will be used to ground the reader in the practical and everyday uses of the technology as it has already been adopted in consumer and enterprise computing environments. Detailed descriptions of the current standards and planned standards will arm the reader with acomplete view of the Semantic Web. Second, the book will describe why the Semantic Web is one of the greatest computer inventions in history. Benefits and capabilities are numerous; the book will discuss why everyday people benefit from the technology in their personal life and detail the many reasons why businesses choose to invest in Semantic Web as a strategic differentiator and for changing business models. Third, the book will detail how the Semantic Web technology enables its many benefits. Although this book is not intended to be a complete desktop reference for the Semantic Web technology and standards, practical hands-on lessons will be provided so that the technically inclined reader can build a small application and follow along with the detailed descriptions of the technology standards and uses. Finally, this book will provide the reader with a practical assessment guide so that they can make good decisions about whether to leverage the technology in their workplace, personal life, or anywhere else. The Semantic Web is a powerful tool, but it is not the best fit for everyone or everything practical guidance will help the reader understand the situations where they should expect maximum benefits from the technology.
- ISBN: 978-0-470-39679-7
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 432
- Fecha Publicación: 20/03/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés