A Linked Data Event Stream is a collection of immutable objects (such as version objects, sensor observations or archived representation). Each object is described in RDF.
The objective of a Linked Data Event Stream is to allow consumers to replicate all of its items and to stay in sync when items are added.
The HTML specification can be accessed from here.
An example JSON-LD context can be accessed from here. It includes the JSON labels we recommend to use in JSON-LD documents. This document may however change over time and does not come with any waranties cfr. uptime. When building for a production environment, do thus not use this URL as an external context.
This specification uses TREE for its collection and fragmentation features, which in its turn is compatible to other specifications such as Activity Streams, DCAT-AP, LDP or Shape Trees.
If you are new to the concept of Linked Data Event Stream or Linked Data, this short training introduces the main concepts.
Install bikeshed and then run bikeshed watch eventstreams.bs
- Create an issue first
- Gather community input, either by asking input from the editors via email, either via the github issue, either via the Matrix chat channel
- Open a pull request extending the specification
In 2025 the LDES specification is being rewritten from a consumer oriented perspective, while adding functionalities. Check the releases for changelogs.
This work is financed by the Interoperable Europe (SEMIC) programme of the European Commission