The Resource Description Framework (RDF) is a framework used to represent and exchange data on the web, primarily focusing on describing relationships between resources through a structure of [[subject-predicate-object triples]]. It enables the integration of data from various sources and is a key component of the [[Semantic Web]], allowing for machine-readable information exchange. Collections of related RDF statements comprise a directed [[graph]] that maps the relationships among entities. The World Wide Web Consortium ([W3C](https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/definition/W3C-World-Wide-Web-Consortium)) maintains the standards for RDF, including the foundational concepts, semantics and specifications for different formats. An RDF query language is used to access and manage information stored in RDF graphs. [[SPARQL]] is the standard for RDF query languages. > [!Tip]- Additional Resources > - [Resource Description Framework (RDF)](https://www.techtarget.com/searchapparchitecture/definition/Resource-Description-Framework-RDF) | TechTarget