Linked widgets platform for rapid collaborative semantic mashup development

Tuan Dat Trinh*, Peter Wetz, Ba Lam Do, Elmar Kiesling, A. Min Tjoa

*Corresponding author for this work

Publication: Chapter in book/Conference proceedingContribution to conference proceedings

Abstract

In recent years, data has become vital in supporting our everyday lives. Along with large volumes of open data available on the web, various types of public, private, and enterprise data are stored in the cloud or distributed over multiple devices. The value of this data would increase drastically if we were able to integrate it. This would enable more sophisticated presentation and analysis of previously disparate data. So far, however, it is challenging for non-expert users to efficiently make use of such data because (i) data heterogeneity hampers integration of different kinds of data that are stored in various formats and spread among storage infrastructures; (ii) manual data integration processes are typically neither reproducible, nor reusable; and (iii) the lack of support for exploration does not allow for the integration of arbitrary data sources. This paper tackles these challenges by introducing a mashup platform that combines semantic web and mashup concepts to help users obtain insights and make informed decisions. To this end, we leverage a semantic model of mashup components for automated techniques that support the user in exploring available data. Moreover, we introduce a collaborative and distributed model to create and execute mashups. This facilitates distributed ad-hoc integration of heterogeneous data contributed by multiple stakeholders.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRapid Mashup Development Tools - 2nd International Rapid Mashup Challenge, RMC 2016, Revised Selected Papers
EditorsFlorian Daniel, Martin Gaedke
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages51-73
Number of pages23
ISBN (Print)9783319531731
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event2nd International Rapid Mashup Challenge, RMC 2016 - Lugano, Switzerland
Duration: 6 Jun 20166 Jun 2016

Publication series

SeriesCommunications in Computer and Information Science
Volume696
ISSN1865-0929

Conference

Conference2nd International Rapid Mashup Challenge, RMC 2016
Country/TerritorySwitzerland
CityLugano
Period6/06/166/06/16

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