FPWD: SHACL Core Abstract Syntax and Semantics

SHACL Core Abstract Syntax and Semantics

https://www.w3.org/TR/2016/WD-shacl-abstract-syntax-20160825/

Abstract


This document defines an abstract syntax for the core SHACL (SHApes Constraint Language). It is derived from the SHACL specification[shacl] and is a non-normative version of the content of that specification.

Status of the Document


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This is currently a Working Draft. It is not decided whether this will be a Working Group Note, a Working Group Recommendation, or an appendix to the SHACL specification.

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