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XML and Related Technologies certification prep, Part 1: Architecture

Learn where and when to use XML in system design

Mark Lorenz (mlorenz@nc.rr.com), Senior Application Architect, Hatteras Software, Inc.

Mark Lorenz is the founder of Hatteras Software, an object-oriented consulting firm, and the author of multiple books on software development. He is certified in object-oriented analysis and design (OOAD), XML, RAD, and Java. He uses XHTML, Web services, Ajax, JSF, Spring, BIRT, and related Eclipse-based tools to develop Java enterprise applications. You can read Mark's blog on technology.

Summary: A software system's architecture and performance requirements affect your decision of which XML technologies are most appropriate for your application's needs. This tutorial on architecture teaches you how to discern where and when to use XML in system design. It is the first tutorial in a series of five tutorials that you can use to help prepare for the IBM certification Test 142, XML and Related Technologies.

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Date: 29 Aug 2006
Level: Intermediate
PDF: A4 and Letter (367 KB | 15 pages)Get Adobe® Reader®

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