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Use an XML database in PHP and Java applications

Understand the benefits of using a native XML database

Tyler Anderson (tyleranderson5@yahoo.com), Freelance writer and developer, Backstop Media

Tyler Anderson has graduated with a degree in computer science in 2004 and a Master of Science degree in computer engineering in December, 2005, both from Brigham Young University. Tyler is currently a freelance writer and developer for Backstop Media.

Summary: Native XML databases have grown in popularity along with XML, because data is stored as native XML, rather than through tables in a traditional database. Using a native XML database means that a change to the schema requires minimal changes to your code and no change to the database. PHP and Java ™developers can benefit greatly from using native XML databases. In this tutorial, you will get quickly up to speed using a native XML database and see how to use it to benefit XML development.

Date: 25 Mar 2008
Level: Intermediate
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