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Technology News [October 2001]
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 Sabre Plans XML-Based Travel Booking Tool [October 31]
Sabre Holdings today introduced an XML toolkit that enables e-business developers to easily write applications that book travel using the Sabre reservations network.
XQuery Demo by X-Hive [October 25]
Related news:
XML Query Language Demo by Microsoft
XML Infoset turns W3C Recommendation [October 24]
XML Information Set (Infoset) is an abstract data set that can be used to provide a consistent set of definitions for use in other specifications that need to refer to the information in a well-formed XML document.
Effective XML processing with DOM and XPath in Perl
[October 20]
Based on an analysis of several large XML projects, this article examines how to make effective and efficient use of DOM. Developer/author Tony Daruger provides a set of usage patterns and a library of functions to make DOM robust and easy to use. Though the DOM offers a flexible and powerful means for creating, processing, and manipulating XML documents, some aspects of DOM make it awkward to use and can lead to brittle and buggy code. This article suggests ways to avoid the pitfalls. Perl code samples demonstrate the techniques.
Transcending the limits of DOM, SAX, and XSLT
[October 20]
Consider Haskell in lieu of DOM, SAX, or XSLT for processing XML data. The library HaXml creates representations of XML documents as native recursive data structures in the functional language Haskell. HaXml brings with it a set of powerful higher order functions for operating on these "datafied" XML documents. Many of the HaXml techniques are far more elegant, compact, and powerful than the ones found in familiar techniques like DOM, SAX, or XSLT. Code samples demonstrate the techniques.
XML and Databases? Follow Your Nose
[October 20]
Following a recent XML-DEV discussion on how to choose the most appropriate database for your XML application, the XML-Deviant captures the indicators that will help bring you closer to a decision.
Web Services: Where middleware and XML converge. [October 17]
Web services could bring XML to fruition. If vendors avoid bickering over standards.Learn more »»
MSDN Announces New UDDI Developer Center [October 12]
UDDI (Universal Description Discovery and Integration) is a public registry, offered at no cost, where one can publish and inquire about Web services. Find technical articles, best practices, the SDK, and more at this new UDDI resource. Learn more »»
Microsoft Office XP Resource Kit for BizTalk Server Version 2.0 [October 10]
The Microsoft® Office XP Resource Kit for BizTalk™ Server version 2.0 demonstrates how a supplier can use simple Microsoft Excel 2002 spreadsheets to create purchase orders and send them to a back-end Microsoft BizTalk Server. It also illustrates a highly scalable back-end BizTalk Server installation using process orchestration and feed by asynchronous XML Web services and correlation. Learn more »»
Connecting to Web Services [October 07]
Implementing Web Services in different languages (and platforms) isn't difficult, as long as you have some familiarity with the particular language, the platform, and a general knowledge of XML and SOAP. However, making sure that the different systems can connect to each other can be more challenging. In this article, Zoran Zaev goes into more detail. Learn more »»
Using JDBC to extract data into XML [October 07]
This tutorial is designed to assist Java developers who need to extract information from a database and place it into an XML document. Learn more »»
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SOAP Version 1.2 Test Collection Published [October 15]
The XML Protocol Working Group[1] is working on a test collection for
SOAP Version 1.2.
Its objectives are threefold:
- Prove that the SOAP Version 1.2 specification clearly identifies
conformance requirements and therefore meets requirement 301a[2].
- Provide a set of tests so that the Working Group can show that
there exist implementations of each features of SOAP Version 1.2 and
have the SOAP Version 1.2 specification enter the Proposed
Recommendation stage[3].
- Promote interoperability of implementations.
The W3C expects to author only a small part of the collection -- the
XML Protocol Working Group counting on Member organizations and on the
SOAP community to contribute the majority.
Learn More
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W3C Announces Patent Policy Next Steps [October 13]
W3C has opened its patent policy process for continuing public dialog. Free software and open source authorities Eben Moglen and Bruce Perens are joining the Patent Policy Working Group (PPWG) as invited experts. The PPWG has launched a public home page. A second public Last Call for the W3C Patent Policy Framework is planned.
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MSDN Announces New UDDI Developer Center [October 12]
UDDI (Universal Description Discovery and Integration) is a public registry, offered at no cost, where one can publish and inquire about Web services. Find technical articles, best practices, the SDK, and more at this new UDDI resource.
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O'Reilly Opposes W3C Patent Policy [October 11]
"O'Reilly & Associates, as a member of the W3C, objects to the proposed Patent Policy Framework, dated August 16, 2001. We believe that the Web's success depends on fully open standards that can be implemented without restrictions by open source developers as well as commercial developers, large and small. Therefore, we oppose RAND licensing as an option for W3C working groups that are developing standards. W3C work should be done exclusively on a Royalty-Free basis, as it has up until now. That is the only way the W3C can ensure that a Web standard truly serves the public good. We oppose RAND because requiring developers to pay is discriminatory. "
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Recent Press Releases [October 11]
Primordial® and Grand Central™ Create Alliance to Accelerate Delivery of Web Services Solutions
X-Hive/DB Selected by Renault Sport and the Benetton Formula 1 Racing Team as XML Database Solution
Manning Publications announces the release of "Dynamic WAP Application Development" by Soo Mee Foo, Christopher Hoover, Wei Meng Lee
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Microsoft Office XP Resource Kit for BizTalk Server Version 2.0 [October 10]
The Microsoft® Office XP Resource Kit for BizTalk™ Server version 2.0 demonstrates how a supplier can use simple Microsoft Excel 2002 spreadsheets to create purchase orders and send them to a back-end Microsoft BizTalk Server. It also illustrates a highly scalable back-end BizTalk Server installation using process orchestration and feed by asynchronous XML Web services and correlation.
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XML 2001 Conference and Exposition to Offer Sessions and Tutorials Examining Real-World Implementation [October 8]
IDEAlliance -- formerly the Graphic Communications Association -- has announced the details of its educational program at XML 2001, the world's leading XML conference and exposition.
XML 2001 will take place Sunday, December 9 through Friday, December 14 at Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel in Orlando, Florida, USA.
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Connecting to Web Services [October 07]
Implementing Web Services in different languages (and platforms) isn't difficult, as long as you have some familiarity with the particular language, the platform, and a general knowledge of XML and SOAP. However, making sure that the different systems can connect to each other can be more challenging. In this article, Zoran Zaev goes into more detail.
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Using JDBC to extract data into XML [October 07]
This tutorial is designed to assist Java developers who need to extract information from a database and place it into an XML document.
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Using JDBC to insert data from XML into a database [October 07]
This tutorial is designed to assist Java developers who need to extract information from an XML document and enter it into a database.
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Web services and XML technologies CD [October 07]
The Web services and XML technologies CD offers articles, tutorials, tools, and examples to help you keep up with the latest developments in XML and Web services from developerWorks and alphaWorks. Read on for an overview of the CD's content and an opportunity to order the CD. (The CD will be sent to people who register for it while supplies last.)
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DXL Roadmap: Understanding Domino's XML Language [October 06]
XML (eXtended Markup Language) has become an industry-standard meta-language for data modeling and presentation. DXL (Domino XML Language) is Domino data expressed as XML. With it, you can conveniently import, export, work with, and transform the data in your Notes databases. Today's Lotus XML Toolkit Release 1.0 and tomorrow's Domino Rnext capabilities solidify Domino's role as a strategic data integration point within your organization.
This article offers an overview of XML and DXL in the context of R5, the Lotus XML Toolkit, and Domino Rnext. While XML and DXL will be moving targets for the next few years, both are stable enough to support a wide range of prototyping as well as production application development.
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W3C and the Promotion of Fee Based Standards [October 04]
On 16 August 2001 the W3C made a public proposal to significantly change their patent policy framework. The proposed changes include support for a new 'reasonable and non-discriminatory' (RAND) licensing model. This seemingly legitimises the W3C's role in developing and promoting standards that could require the payment of royalties, in contrast to previous royalty free (RF) licensing models.
The web community are worried about this proposal on several grounds, with concern that the W3C may be overstepping its charter as a standards organization in this perceived pursuit of business goals.
Also see: W3C Responds to the Public on Patent Policy Draft
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XHTML 1.0 Second Edition Working Draft Published [October 04]
The HTML Working Group has released XHTML 1.0: The Extensible HyperText Markup Language (Second Edition) as a Working Draft for public review. XHTML 1.0 is a reformulation of HTML in XML, giving the rigor of XML to Web pages. The second edition is not a new version; it brings the XHTML 1.0 Recommendation up to date with the first edition errata.
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Firms wait for UDDI proof [October 03]
Companies have 'no immediate need' for the single directory framework for e-commerce
One year after Hewlett-Packard began talks with IBM, Microsoft and Ariba to build a single directory framework for e-commerce sites, Universal Description, Discovery and Integration (UDDI) is making slow progress.
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SOAP 1.2 specification posted for public review [October 02]
SOAP version 1.2 is a lightweight protocol for exchange of information in a decentralized, distributed environment. The second W3C Working Draft of the SOAP Version 1.2 specification has been posted for review by W3C members and other interested parties.
SOAP Version 1.2 Part 1: Messaging Framework
SOAP Version 1.2 Part 2: Adjuncts
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XML your data [October 02]
When businesses set up an infrastructure, they want the data it holds to be around forever. But when hardware becomes obsolete, that information needs to be moved, and translating data can lead to errors. The same holds true for companies that need to share information but store that data in different formats. So code once, use everywhere is the goal.
The solution lies with eXtensible Markup Language (XML), a standard that has been around some time but is becoming more ubiquitous. This language and group of standards (such as XPath, XPointer, and XSL) can really work for you.
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No SOAP for Sun; Microsoft tool has edge [October 01]
Like any new ecosystem, Web services need a rich support structure to survive. Microsoft Corp. hopes its .Net architecture, bred for this new environment but with no experience in the wild, will be a fitter competitor than Sun Microsystems Inc.'s Sun ONE, which is based on Sun's established Java platform.
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BizTalk Patterns [October 01]
This code sample complements the MSDN Magazine article, "BizTalk: Implement Design Patterns for Business Rules with Orchestration Designer."
This article describes several traditional design patterns including the Observer pattern and the Dispatcher pattern, elaborates on their structures, what they're used for, and how they can help you build a BizTalk-based solution.
The article also discusses using the BizTalk Orchestration Designer to build designs and integrate existing business processes.
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Web services reality check [October 01]
Never before has a set of protocols created so much excitement. But simply chanting the acronyms SOAP, WSDL, and UDDI--the three XML protocols that define Web services--won't make the promised benefits of component software architecture and ubiquitous XML integration a reality. For Web services to work, protocols need to be refined, tools need to be released, and a cultural shift needs to take place among IT managers and developers
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