xml broker interface
Unfortunately, time does not permit a length explanation or description
of XBI (XML Broker Interface). I am using it on
Virus Experts. Basically,
it can be adapted to be used as a CMS where content is stored as XML
(files, database, etc.) and the layout is entirely composed using
XSL stylesheets.
So where's the broker part of XBI?
Good question. I have not had time to implement it. Think of Amazon's
interface (and countless custom interfaces) to its stores, products, etc.
Now think XML and XSL. Now think of a way to bind and mine all that data
and present it in an intuitive manner to users with varying degrees of
technical knowledge. Think of dynamic products, changing data sets,
dynamic content generation, dynamic (generated) products based on
customer preference, etc.
Where does XBI come into play?
Think of XBI as a common gateway interface (don't mean to plug CGI!) using
XML as its transport, data delivery, and data storage mechanism. There
are so many countless uses of an XML interface. Being able to query
XML datasets (whether using XPath, XQuery, et al.) is as important as
having the data in XML in the first place.
So where do we go from here?
XML looks bright on the horizon. Time permitting, you shall see more
content here in the future. Feel free to drop me an email at
xml-projects@unoc.net (not a permanent address).
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