The Semantic Web: A Guide to the Future of XML, Web Services, and Knowledge Management (book)

"The Semantic Web: A Guide to the Future of XML, Web Services, and Knowledge Management" explores how the internet can evolve to allow machines to understand and process information more intelligently. It introduces concepts like XML (a language for structuring data) and web services (programs that communicate over the web). The book emphasizes the idea of connecting data in meaningful ways, enabling better knowledge sharing and collaboration. Ultimately, it presents a vision for a smarter web where information is not just available but also understandable and usable by computers, enhancing everything from search engines to online services.