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Paper

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Date of Presentation

Wednesday, 22 May

Time of Presentation

16.00

Presentation Level

Technical

Abstract

The power of Java as a universal programming language combined with XML as the universal data format today forms the basis for many highly productive software applications. The standard APIs typically used here are DOM and SAX. The presentation shows how these well known interfaces can be extended just a little to take them to new levels of applicability. Where mission critical XML/SGML content is managed within a database system, added value like access control, locking, check-in / check-out and versioning of entire documents or parts of documents must be and can be achieved without leaving the 'common sense' of DOM and SAX too far behind. Following an explanation of the chosen approach and a discussion of pros and cons, a live demo will be held to show how the usage of standard interfaces also allows for seamless integration with available open source systems like 'Cocoon' for dynamic and flexible publishing from database content.