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SPARQL
Definition
A query language for RDF data that allows semantic datasets to be searched by their entities, properties, and relationships.
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The Profiles communication model uses SPARQL to query Profile Servers and their RDF representation of current and historical Profile information.
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Sources and evidence
- xAPI Profiles Specification — Part One §3.0 — exact definition: SPARQL (direct)
- xAPI Profiles Specification — Part Three §1.0 — SPARQL endpoint for Profile RDF (supporting)