Re: typing named nodes/blank nodes/literals

I use `n.nodeType` in my RDF library -- I think the name was picked by
webr3 before me.

And I believe it's a good choice: Even in other applications I've had
trouble with a mere `n.type` being too generic, and I've renamed it (e.g.
`n.setType`).

Austin.

On Mon, Dec 7, 2015 at 9:31 AM, Ruben Verborgh <ruben.verborgh@ugent.be>
wrote:

> Dear all,
>
> In addition to the previous request,
> the Representation Task Force needs input on the following.
>
> As you know, there are 4 building blocks for triples (or patterns):
> – named nodes (IRIs)
> – blank nodes
> – literals
> – variables (in the case of patterns)
>
> To distinguish between these,
> we would add a property that indicates the type.
> (instanceof will not suffice for all usage.)
>
> How would you name this property?
> – .type
> – .termType
> – .nodeType
> – …
>
> The drawback of using .type might be that it's highly generic;
> on the other hand, it's just very short to enter.
>
> Furthermore, what would be the values of this property?
> – "IRI", "blank node", "variable"
> – "uri", "bnode", "var"
> – …
>
> Please let us know by Thursday 10 December 2015.
> Thanks in advance for your help!
>
> Ruben
>