2023:Program/Open Data/SBLXNC-Scaling Wikidata Query Service - unlimited access to all the world’s knowledge for everyone is hard

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Title: Scaling Wikidata Query Service - unlimited access to all the world’s knowledge for everyone is hard

Speakers:

Lydia Pintscher

Lydia Pintscher is the portfolio lead for Wikidata at Wikimedia Deutschland. She has been with Wikidata since its start over a decade ago.

Pretalx link

Etherpad link

Room: Room 326

Start time: Fri, 18 Aug 2023 14:15:00 +0800

End time: Fri, 18 Aug 2023 14:45:00 +0800

Type: No (pretalx) session type id specified

Track: Open Data

Submission state: confirmed

Duration: 30 minutes

Do not record: false

Presentation language: en

Abstract & description

Abstract

Wikidata truly shines when we can write queries that use the millions of connections in Wikidata to teach us something new about the world. At the core of that is the Wikidata Query Service. As Wikidata grows it is reaching its limits. What are we doing to address the situation? Where do we go from here?

Description

Wikidata truly shines when we can write queries that use the millions of connections in Wikidata to teach us something new about the world. At the core of that is the Wikidata Query Service. As Wikidata grows it is reaching its limits. In this session we will talk about what we have done and what we will continue to do to stabilize the system so that everyone can continue to use it to be curious, maintain Wikidata’s data and build exciting applications on top of Wikidata’s data.

Further details

Qn. How does your session relate to the event themes: Diversity, Collaboration Future?

The Wikidata Query Service is a vital tool for collaborating around editing on Wikidata. It is the backbone of many tools people across the movement use to collaborate. It is also the backbone of much innovation happening in Wikimedia that shows us potential for the future.

Qn. What is the experience level needed for the audience for your session?

The session is for an experienced audience

Qn. What is the most appropriate format for this session?

• Onsite in Singapore
• Remote online participation, livestreamed
• Remote from a satellite event
• Hybrid with some participants in Singapore and others dialing in remotely
• Pre-recorded and available on demand