Communicating with XML

Frank Tompa

ISBN 10: 1461409918 / ISBN 13: 9781461409915

Editore: Springer US, Springer New York Dez 2011, 2011

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Neuware -This book provides extensive insight into the possibilities and challenges of XML in building new information management solutions in networked organizations. After a brief introduction to Web communication features and XML fundamentals, the book examines the benefits of adopting XML and illustrates various types of XML use: XML in document management; XML for data-centric and multimedia components; XML as a format for metadata, including metadata for the Semantic Web; and XML in support of data interchange between software applications and among organizations. The challenges of adopting XML in large-scale information management are also discussed. In addition, applications across a broad spectrum are examined and numerous case studies pertaining to the adoption of XML are presented.The book is particularly suitable for courses offered in Information Studies, Information Systems, or Information Technology. It also serves as an excellent practical guide for professionals in information management and provides important support material for courses in Computer Science and in Business.Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg 240 pp. Englisch.

Codice articolo 9781461409915

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• Titolo: Communicating with XML
• Editore: Springer US, Springer New York Dez 2011
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1461409918
• ISBN 13: 9781461409915
• Rilegatura: Buch
• Condizione: Neu

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Riassunto

This book provides extensive insight into the possibilities and challenges of XML in building new information management solutions in networked organizations. After a brief introduction to Web communication features and XML fundamentals, the book examines the benefits of adopting XML and illustrates various types of XML use: XML in document management; XML for data-centric and multimedia components; XML as a format for metadata, including metadata for the Semantic Web; and XML in support of data interchange between software applications and among organizations. The challenges of adopting XML in large-scale information management are also discussed. In addition, applications across a broad spectrum are examined and numerous case studies pertaining to the adoption of XML are presented.The book is particularly suitable for courses offered in Information Studies, Information Systems, or Information Technology. It also serves as an excellent practical guide for professionals in information management and provides important support material for courses in Computer Science and in Business.

Contenuti

Setting the Stage.- Fundamentals.- Why use XML?.- Document Management.- Data-Centric and Multimedia Components.- Metadata.- Data Interchange.- Adopting XML for Large-Scale Information.- Introduction to XHTML.- History of XML.- Extended Backus-Naur Form (EBNF).