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Getting Started with Linked Open Data (LOD) and Docusaurus

Welcome to the Meta Wiki Art platform ! This guide will help you get started with Linked Open Data (LOD) concepts and set up a Docusaurus site to document your LOD projects.

What is Linked Open Data (LOD)?​

Linked Open Data refers to a way of structuring and linking datasets on the web, enabling them to be easily discovered, reused, and connected with other data sources. It uses standards such as RDF (Resource Description Framework), SPARQL (a query language for RDF), and OWL (Web Ontology Language) to represent and link data.

The key principles of Linked Open Data are:

  1. Use URIs as names for things.
  2. Make URIs dereferenceable to provide useful information when looked up.
  3. Use standards like RDF and SPARQL for data representation.
  4. Link to other datasets to enable users to discover more related data.

What is Docusaurus?​

Docusaurus is a modern, static website generator that makes it easy to build documentation websites. It’s particularly useful for creating structured and versioned documentation with built-in search and a developer-friendly interface.

Docusaurus provides:

  • Simple Setup: Use Markdown or MDX for writing docs.
  • Versioning: Manage multiple versions of your documentation.
  • Built-in Search: Provides a search function to quickly find content.
  • Custom Pages: Flexibility to build custom pages using React components.

Why Use Docusaurus for Linked Open Data Documentation?​

Docusaurus is an excellent tool for documenting Linked Open Data projects because it provides:

  • Structured navigation for complex datasets.
  • Versioning for managing updates to your datasets and documentation.
  • Easy deployment to static site hosting platforms like GitHub Pages, Netlify, or Vercel.

By combining Docusaurus with Linked Open Data, you can create well-organized, searchable documentation that helps users navigate your data easily.

Setting Up Your Docusaurus Site for Linked Open Data​

Step 1: Prerequisites​

Before setting up your Docusaurus site, you will need:

  • Node.js installed on your machine.
  • Yarn or npm as your package manager.

Step 2: Initialize a Docusaurus Project​

To get started, you can use the Docusaurus CLI to create a new project:

npx create-docusaurus@latest my-website classic
cd my-website
yarn start