MODELING-ONTOLOGIES.md

Modeling ontologies

This file explains :

• how to use different classes and properties for modeling ontologies ;
• ...

(notice : creating/modifying/deleting is more related to the contributing file and it should be integrated to the contributed file as specifical rules)

Using the current classes and properties

1. Use rather an ontology term and do not use another ontology term (only for requests)

Related issues : https://github.com/organization/repository/issues/issue_number

2. When should you use a property instead of another property?

Some clear explanation about the difference

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3. Use rdfs:comments to give the definition of your described resource

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Creating new classes and properties

1. Do not duplicate the same difference in properties, classes and ranges/domains

We mean by do not duplicating e.g. do not create a class a new ontolgy class if an existing ontology class is enough since the existing term already includes it.

Related issues : https://github.com/organization/repository/issues/another_issue_number

Modifying a class or a property

Deleting a class or a property

1. If a class is not necessary for the ontology and not justified by a motivating scenario, then this class can be delete.

We seek to express our ontology in the most minimalist and simplest way possible. We believe that the elegance of a formalism lies in its simplicity and generalization. Apply the philosophy of an Occam's razor.

Related issues : https://github.com/organization/repository/issues/a_last_issue_number