Is JSON-LD as a graph or a dataset syntax?

[msporny]

The RDF WG has been concerned about whether or not a specific serialization that is capable of serializing RDF is thought of as a 'graph syntax' or a 'dataset syntax'. The group should come to a consensus on what JSON-LD is and clearly state that in the JSON-LD 1.0 Syntax specification.

[msporny]

Without knowing much about the background discussion, it seems to me that JSON-LD is a Dataset syntax because you can express multiple graphs in a single JSON-LD document. In JSON-LD, if you don't identify any particular graph, the 'default graph' is assumed.

[lanthaler]

Manu, I'm closing this issue as a duplicate of #182 and will copy your comments over.