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Laces Data Platform v12.8#

Release date: May 19, 2025

Since the previous release the following changes have been implemented.

Swagger UI in LDP manual#

To improve the user experience of API, the LDP Manual now includes a built-in Swagger UI for the v4 version. This interactive interface allows users to explore and test the LDP REST API directly within the documentation. With Swagger UI, users can:

  • View API endpoints in a structured format
  • See required parameters and response formats
  • Try out API calls in real time using authorized credentials

This integration makes it easier for users to understand, test, and integrate LDP’s API capabilities into their workflows.

Change in metadata structure#

We’ve restructured the way metadata is defined and handled in LDP to better support diverse data publishing needs. Publications now have a default metadata fields and supports setting up custom metadata fields. For more details, refer to the Metadata section in the LDP Manual.

Add licenses to publication#

As part of the metadata improvements, LDP now allows users to attach licenses to their publications. This feature is intended to safeguard the intellectual property and usage rights associated with shared content. Group Managers can define which licenses are available for selection within their group. When creating or updating a publication, users can choose from the available licenses to clearly specify how their data may be reused or distributed.

Licenses are stored as part of the publication’s metadata and are visible to all users accessing the publication. More information can be found in the Licenses section of the manual.

Release date: August 17, 2025

Since the previous release the following changes have been implemented.

Support for CONSTRUCT Queries in v4 API#

The v4 API now supports SPARQL CONSTRUCT queries, allowing users to retrieve RDF graphs directly through the API for more flexible data integrations.

Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements#

Several issues have been resolved to improve stability and user experience, including: Fixes for publication name updates, support for special characters in metadata fields and improvements to user management workflows.