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HDT

What it is HDT (Header, Dictionary, Triples) is a compact data structure and binary serialization format for RDF. The project says it compresses large RDF datasets while preserving search operations.

Key concepts Header–Dictionary–Triples organization; RDF compression; searchable binary data; C++ and Java libraries; Apache Jena and Jena Fuseki integration; the HDT-it GUI.

How you’d use it Keep application RDF data in HDT through the C++ or Java libraries, integrate it with Jena or Fuseki, or use HDT-it on Windows, macOS, or Linux to generate and browse HDT files.

LLM angle none stated

Pitfalls & lessons none stated

Verdict A focused option for storing large RDF datasets compactly without giving up search, with both programmatic and GUI entry points.

Sources consulted

  • http://www.rdfhdt.org/