Re: Future Proofing of "rdf:type" Considering HTTP and HTTPS

Hi,

> However, since the w3c name spaces treat HTTP and HTTPS as equivalent,
this may not be a major concern.

I don’t think that is correct, in RDF terms at least?




>
>>
>> Regards,
>> Frans
>>
>> Op ma 17 apr 2023 om 15:25 schreef Melvin Carvalho <
>> melvincarvalho@gmail.com>:
>>
>>> As you are well aware, the "rdf:type" property is part of RDF Schema,
>>> helping us specify the class or category to which a particular resource
>>> belongs. The current URI for "rdf:type" is based on the HTTP protocol, but
>>> as the web continues to evolve, many websites and schemas are transitioning
>>> to HTTPS for increased security.
>>>
>>> For instance, I recall that Schema.org made the switch from HTTP to
>>> HTTPS a while ago. This made me wonder about the future-proofing of
>>> "rdf:type" and its continued relevance in the face of potential protocol
>>> upgrades.
>>>
>>> Specifically, I have the following questions:
>>>
>>>    1. How future-proofed is "rdf:type" given its dependency on the HTTP
>>>    URI?
>>>    2. What would be the potential implications if the "rdf:type"
>>>    property were to change from HTTP to HTTPS?
>>>    3. Are there any possible steps that can be taken to mitigate this
>>>    change when working with the semantic web today.
>>>
>>> thoughts and guidance on this issue will be greatly appreciated.
>>>
>>>
>>>

Received on Monday, 17 April 2023 16:17:12 UTC