Overview
Defining a formal domain ontology is generally considered a useful, not to say necessary step in almost every software project. This is because software deals with ideas rather than with self-evident physical artefacts. However, this development step is hardly ever done, as ontologies rely on well-defined and semantically powerful AI concepts such as description logics or rule-based systems, and most software engineers are largely unfamiliar with these.Gaevic and his co-authors try to fill this gap by covering the subject of MDA application for ontology development on the Semantic Web. Part I of their book describes existing technologies, tools, and standards like XML, RDF, OWL, MDA, and UML. Part II presents the first detailed description of OMG's new ODM (Ontology Definition Metamodel) initiative, a specification which is expected to be in the form of an OMG language like UML. Finally, Part III is dedicated to applications and practical aspects of developing ontologies using MDA-based languages. The book is supported by a website showing many ontologies, UML and other MDA-based models, and the transformations between them.' The book is equally suited to those who merely want to be informed of the relevant technological landscape, to practitioners dealing with concrete problems, and to researchers seeking pointers to potentially fruitful areas of research. The writing is technical yet clear and accessible, illustrated throughout with useful and easily digestible examples' - from the Foreword by Bran Selic, IBM Rational Software, Canada. 'I do not know another book that offers such a high quality insight into UML and ontologies' - Steffen Staab, U Koblenz, Germany.
Full Product Details
Author: Dragan Gasevic ,
Dragan Djuric ,
Vladan Devedzic
Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Dimensions:
Width: 15.50cm
, Height: 2.40cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 0.617kg
ISBN: 9783540321804
ISBN 10: 3540321802
Pages: 330
Publication Date: 23 May 2006
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
From the reviews: The central theme of this book is the definition and application of ontologies for developing software systems. a ] The presentation style is clear and accessible a ] . This book provides adequate guidelines for enjoying the semantic Weba (TM)s benefits, and warns of the potential dangers of its misuse. It is well written, innovative, and definitely recommended as a book to return to from time to time, to gather some fresh ideas and continue working on their implementation. (M. Ivanovi, Computing Reviews, January, 2007) a oeThe book is equally suited to those who merely want to be informed of the relevant technological landscape, to practitioners dealing with concrete problems, and to researchers seeking pointers to potentially fruitful areas of research. The writing is technical yet clear and accessible, illustrated throughout with useful and easily digestible examples.a (from the Foreword by Bran Selic, IBM Rational Software, Canada) a oeI do not know another book that offers such a high quality insight into UML and ontologiesa oe (Steffen Staab, U Koblenz, Germany) a oeThe authors offer not only high level conceptual presentations, but also implementation-level coverage of the presented technologies, and even hands-on guidance to their practical application.a oe (Jean BA(c)zivin, U Nantes, France)
From the reviews: <p> The central theme of this book is the definition and application of ontologies for developing software systems. a ] The presentation style is clear and accessible a ] . This book provides adequate guidelines for enjoying the semantic Weba (TM)s benefits, and warns of the potential dangers of its misuse. It is well written, innovative, and definitely recommended as a book to return to from time to time, to gather some fresh ideas and continue working on their implementation. (M. Ivanovi, Computing Reviews, January, 2007) <p>a oeThe book is equally suited to those who merely want to be informed of the relevant technological landscape, to practitioners dealing with concrete problems, and to researchers seeking pointers to potentially fruitful areas of research. The writing is technical yet clear and accessible, illustrated throughout with useful and easily digestible examples.a (from the Foreword by Bran Selic, IBM Rational Software, Canada) <p>a oeI do not know another book that offers such a high quality insight into UML and ontologiesa oe (Steffen Staab, U Koblenz, Germany) <p>a oeThe authors offer not only high level conceptual presentations, but also implementation-level coverage of the presented technologies, and even hands-on guidance to their practical application.a oe (Jean BA(c)zivin, U Nantes, France)
