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07.10.07
XML & SGML Standardisation Framework
 by
Keith McGregor
Extensible Markup Language (XML) is a simple, very flexible text format derived from SGML. Originally designed to meet the challenges of large-scale electronic publishing, XML is also playing an increasingly important role in the exchange of a wide variety of data on the Web and elsewhere.
Some of the major advantages of using XML as a technology for web design are:
System Independent
Vendor Independent Standards
Lossless Exchange of Complex data between Systems that use different formats
For Programmers, XML Parsers are available
Simple API's for XML
Document Object Parser (DOM) parser.
Capturing data in rich markup has benefits like XML format is readable
Flexibility to define tags to fit application.
XML uses distributed client/server methodology. Client is generally the user interface which connects through remote procedure calls to the server via a computational engine or database.
XML is hugely useful in following areas:
Collaborative Commerce based on XML
Film archives
XML-based content management system improves production time
XML in electronic supply chain management and content distribution
XML keeps job seekers informed
Logistics on the move with XML
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XML-based prescription drug database helps pharmacists advise their customers
The future-proof research database
XML revolutionizes materials management
XML links logistics companies to form global powerhouse
Simplifying the exchange of complex patient records
Mobile XML puts the enterprise in your pocket
XML reduces the risk in transporting hazardous goods, etc.
XML provides a standardised framework for Information technology (IT) standards. Usually IT puts some constraints in the way that humans or computer agents interact, in order to allow collaboration on a common basis. There is additional standard in XML called as Meta-Standard. Meta-standards specify how other standards can be defined. In principle, one can imagine a whole hierarchy of meta-standards and standards that have their application at different levels of specificity.
Thus, XML has become widely used to integrate enterprises, supply chains, and web applications because it is:
Standardized - Many products from many vendors are available that implement something close to the World Wide Web Consortium Recommendation on XML.
Simple - the technology is easy to learn and implement, with many tutorials and "how to" books available.
Self-describing - straightforward data exchange applications can be written without reference to detailed format descriptions or schemas.
So, XML is redefining today's database infrastructure by serving as the "glue" that binds diverse enterprise systems to each other and to the internet. If you want to find out how you can use XML on your website, why not contact Strawberrysoup web design who specialise in using the latest technology to integrate systems and the Internet.
About the Author:
Keith McGregor is a partner of Strawberrysoup, a web design agency with offices in Chichester and Bournemouth. Strawberrysoup specialise in creative web design, content managed websites, search engine optimisation, search engine marketing and graphic design.
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