Topic Maps — Query Language

Abstract:

This International Standard defines a formal language for accessing information organized according to the Topic Maps paradigm. This document provides syntax to form valid query expressions and also an informal and a formal semantics for every syntactic form.

The full standard text is available here.

The current development and the open issues can be viewed here.

Editors

Robert Barta

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Robert is project leader of Perl XTM Engine (superseeded.. and Perl TM.

Lars Marius Garshol

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Lars Marius is project leader of TM Photo and Topic Maps Tools.

glossary

TMQL

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TMQL is the abbreviation for Topic Maps Query Language.

The idea of Topic Maps is essential to enable dynamic information logistic. This requires a system that understands the context of the user to provide relevant informations and options automatically. Therefore semantic analysis is needed organizing content in a dynamic net structure.