The   RDF Dataset Canonicalization and Hash Working Group   published   RDF Dataset Canonicalization   as a W3C Recommendation.   RDF   describes a graph-based data model for making claims about the world and provides the foundation for reasoning upon that graph of information. At times, it becomes necessary to compare the differences between sets of graphs, digitally sign them, or generate short identifiers for graphs via hashing algorithms. This document outlines an algorithm for normalizing   RDF datasets   such that these operations can be performed.

  RDF Dataset Canonicalization and Hash Working Group  published  RDF Dataset Canonicalization  as a W3C Proposed Recommendation. RDF describes a graph-based data model for making claims about the world and provides the foundation for reasoning upon that graph of information. At times, it becomes necessary to compare the differences between sets of graphs, digitally sign them, or generate short identifiers for graphs via hashing algorithms. This document outlines an algorithm for normalizing  RDF datasets  such that these operations can be performed.