(Harish Kamath) This article covers some API methods of the XML::XSLT module and shows you how to create a new XML file without needing to do any Perl programming. You will also learn how to transform a dynamically generated XML data structure.

(Eric Roch) In the context of SOA and the Common Information Model (CIM), metadata is largely contained within the XML schema (XSD). The XSD defines the CIM data representation and inherently defines data constraints such as data types and enumeration (a list of sanctioned values). With proper const

(Joe Gregorio) You need to understand HTTP caching. No, really, you do. I have mentioned repeatedly that you need to choose your HTTP methods carefully when building a web service, in part because you can get the performance benefits of caching with GET. Well, if you want to get the real advantages

The following is an example showing how to extend the XmlTextReader to create a reader that converts attributes to elements. The overridden Read provides the logic to track the current node type, and if an attribute, exposes this as an element node type using the XmlNodeType.Name and XmlNodeType.Val

(Miguel A. Castro) Like many buzz-words that have circulated our community in the last couple of years, the term AJAX has crept in almost every web discussion taking place. The funny thing is that AJAX concepts and technology are not really new. Unfortunately, sometimes it takes a while for good SDK

(Micah Dubinko) I remember a trip to Tijuana, where on Revolución Avenue, a carved chess set caught my eye. For several minutes I gazed admiringly at it, feeling the rough texture of the carved stone pieces. It was a very special one, the shopkeeper assured me, but since he got a such a good deal on

(John J. Yates) As of version 2.0, JAX-RPC has been renamed JAX-WS. But the change is not in name alone. JAX-WS offers simplified development, better platform and language independence, and an end to the chaotic array of earlier Java Web services frameworks. This article explores the high-level arch

(Greg Travis) The ability to add notes and comments to your Web site can be a powerful and attractive feature for users. This tutorial demonstrates how to implement an Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX)-based user annotation system in the form of yellow sticky notes that sit on top of regular We

(Jigar Desai) XMLHttp and AJAX can really make your application do tricks which were not possible with plain vanilla HTML, but your code can become messy very quickly if you do not plan your approach properly. I still remember the days when I was writing spaghetti code with classic asp to render tab

(Mikko Kontio) Mobile developers routinely use the Generic Connection Framework to create and maintain smooth connections in Mobile Information Device Profile (MIDP). Good architects know that the real muscle behind the Framework is the indispensable Factory design pattern. The Factory design pa