Semantic Web
The Semantic Web is an extension of the World Wide Web that aims to make data on the internet machine-readable and interconnected through standardized formats and protocols. It enables computers to understand and process information by adding semantic metadata, such as meaning and relationships, to web content. This facilitates automated reasoning, data integration, and intelligent applications like search engines and AI systems.
Developers should learn the Semantic Web when building applications that require data interoperability, knowledge representation, or advanced data querying across diverse sources, such as in AI, data science, or enterprise systems. It is particularly useful for creating linked data, enhancing search capabilities, and enabling automated data processing in domains like healthcare, e-commerce, and research. By using Semantic Web technologies, developers can improve data discoverability and enable more intelligent, context-aware applications.