Implementing web and mobile applications from linked open Data

Abstract

The Linked Data initiative has successfully attracted many data providers who agree to adhere to the linked data principles and W3C standards. This movement aims to adopt a unified format, understandable by machines and easily discoverable and exploitable. As a result of this success, there has been a continuous expansion of linked open data available on the cloud. However, a limited number of applications utilize this wealth of data. Therefore, several governmental initiatives were launched to encourage the exploitation and use of public utility data to create applications that improve citizens' lives. This work investigates how linked open data, including government data, can provide public utility applications. Furthermore, this paper proposes a generic approach for creating mobile and web apps based on linked open data.