Triple
T1448207
| Position | Surface form | Disambiguated ID | Type / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Dennis Ritchie |
E31222
|
entity |
| Predicate | coAuthorOf |
P2389
|
FINISHED |
| Object |
The C Programming Language
The C Programming Language is a classic programming book that introduced and defined the C language, serving as its authoritative reference and a foundational text in computer science.
|
E165161
|
NE FINISHED |
How this triple was built (4 steps)
Every LLM step that produced this triple, in pipeline order — named-entity classification, the disambiguation choices (the exact options shown, with the pick highlighted), and the generated description. The batch + timestamp of each is in the Provenance table below.
NER
Named-entity recognition
gpt-5-mini
Instruction
Given a phrase, classify it is english named entity (e.g., persons, organizations, works of art) in Latin script, or not (e.g., literals, dates, URLs, verbose phrases). For disambiguation, the statement where the phrase occurs as object is also given. Please return a JSON object with `phrase` (string, the phrase being analyzed) and `is_ne` (boolean, indicating whether the phrase is a Named Entity).
Input
Phrase: The C Programming Language | Statement: [Dennis Ritchie, coAuthorOf, The C Programming Language]
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The C Programming Language Context triple: [Dennis Ritchie, coAuthorOf, The C Programming Language]
-
A.
Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools
Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools is a foundational computer science textbook that systematically covers the theory and practice of compiler design and implementation.
-
B.
Programming Pearls
Programming Pearls is a classic computer science book by Jon Bentley that teaches practical problem-solving, algorithm design, and programming techniques through engaging essays and puzzles.
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C.
The Art of Computer Programming
The Art of Computer Programming is Donald Knuth’s seminal multi-volume work that rigorously analyzes algorithms and data structures, widely regarded as one of the most influential and comprehensive texts in computer science.
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D.
The Art of Unix Programming
The Art of Unix Programming is a book that explores the philosophy, design principles, and culture of Unix software development, emphasizing simplicity, modularity, and the Unix way.
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E.
Computer Lib / Dream Machines
Computer Lib / Dream Machines is a pioneering 1974 book by Ted Nelson that passionately advocates for personal computing, hypertext, and user empowerment in the digital age.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NEDg
Description generation
gpt-5.1
Instruction
Generate a one-sentence description of the target entity. You are given a context triple in the form (subject, predicate, object), where the object is the target entity. # Instructions Use the triple to infer relevant information about the entity. Describe the entity based on what is most defining, well-known. Avoid repeating the information from the triple, unless really essential. # Response Format Return only the sentence: "Description: [one-sentence description of the target entity]"
Input
Entity: The C Programming Language Triple: [Dennis Ritchie, coAuthorOf, The C Programming Language]
Generated description
The C Programming Language is a classic programming book that introduced and defined the C language, serving as its authoritative reference and a foundational text in computer science.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The C Programming Language Target entity description: The C Programming Language is a classic programming book that introduced and defined the C language, serving as its authoritative reference and a foundational text in computer science.
-
A.
Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools
Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools is a foundational computer science textbook that systematically covers the theory and practice of compiler design and implementation.
-
B.
Programming Pearls
Programming Pearls is a classic computer science book by Jon Bentley that teaches practical problem-solving, algorithm design, and programming techniques through engaging essays and puzzles.
-
C.
The Art of Computer Programming
The Art of Computer Programming is Donald Knuth’s seminal multi-volume work that rigorously analyzes algorithms and data structures, widely regarded as one of the most influential and comprehensive texts in computer science.
-
D.
The Art of Unix Programming
The Art of Unix Programming is a book that explores the philosophy, design principles, and culture of Unix software development, emphasizing simplicity, modularity, and the Unix way.
-
E.
Computer Lib / Dream Machines
Computer Lib / Dream Machines is a pioneering 1974 book by Ted Nelson that passionately advocates for personal computing, hypertext, and user empowerment in the digital age.
- F. None of above. chosen
Provenance (5 batches)
The batch behind each pipeline step, in order, with when it ran. Timestamps are batch-level — stages were processed in waves, so the object chain (NER → NED1 → NEDg → NED2) reads in order, but predicate / elicitation batches can sit in a different wave.
| Step | Stage | Batch ID | Status | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| creating | Elicitation | batch_69a499171a28819085b993a3ac78e363 |
completed | March 1, 2026, 7:52 p.m. |
| NER | Named-entity recognition | batch_69a4c55aa7dc8190aa7452d80ec8305e |
completed | March 1, 2026, 11:01 p.m. |
| NED1 | Entity disambiguation (via context triple) | batch_69ad08c229808190af9936b481390170 |
completed | March 8, 2026, 5:27 a.m. |
| NEDg | Description generation | batch_69ad098f9fd0819094d9478881ca1a46 |
completed | March 8, 2026, 5:30 a.m. |
| NED2 | Entity disambiguation (via description) | batch_69ad0a6c7aa08190b21b00c03f04af27 |
completed | March 8, 2026, 5:34 a.m. |
Created at: March 1, 2026, 8 p.m.