Linked Data Modeling Language: Specification
Authors:
- Chris Mungall, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
- Harold Solbrig, Johns Hopkins University
Abstract
The Linked Data Modeling Language (LinkML) is a language for working with and specifying the structure of instance data. A LinkML schema (aka model or datamodel) describes the structure of instance data, and specifies valid instances and rules for performing inference over instance data.
This document defines the structure of instance data using a functional-style syntax, and defines the structure of a particular class of instance data, a LinkML schema, and the rules for these schemas.
Notes
More information about LinkML can be found on the LinkML site, which includes introductory material and tutorials. It also includes a reference implementation and set of tools for working with LinkML schemas and data.
The specification provided here is intended to be independent of any particular tool or implementation.
Status of this specification
This is a draft specification open from comments to all.
License
This specification, like all parts of LinkML in the public domain under a Creative Commons Zero license waiver.