My Backstage
A prototype to take the Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú backstage 7-day schedule data, convert it to RDF and use it to build a dynamic and personalised web view. Our aim is to meet the Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú aspiration for a "cool, original and innovative [utility]"
WHY? To learn something about the use of RDF for open data storage and query; to build an AJAX application; to provide a useful and fun service.
HOW? the schedule data is provided as XML, so an XSLT transform turns this into RDF, which is served using Joseki. The client application uses the AJAX approach, using a standard Javascript library.
WHAT NEXT: Performance! appears to be largely javascript (client) rather than Joseki (server). Collect user feedback. We've a list of wish-list features about a mile long to prioritise. Oh, and it'd be polite to get it working on Microsoft IE :)
CREDITS: Chief Hackers were Paolo Castagna, Richard Cyganiak and Damian Steer. Ideas and encouragement from Steve Cayzer, Mark Butler and others in HP Labs Bristol.
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