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Tuesday Morning, May 25, 1999    9:00am - 11:00am  

  T1

XML FAQ: Introduction to XML on the Web

This tutorial explains the fundamentals of this new markup language. Participants will emerge with a strong understanding of the use of XML and how XML fits into the architecture of the Web. Topics include SGML, Xlink, Xpointer, Document Object Model (DOM), Extensible Stylesheet Language (XSL) and available XML-based tools.

Pamela Campbell
Pamela Campbell

Pamela Campbell, Director of Training Services, Technology Resource Group, Inc., has over 15 years experience with data management, client/server system development, and information technology training.

 
  T2

XML: Enabling the Seamless Enterprise

Enabling the seamless exchange of information among people and systems has remained one of the key challenges in enterprise computing. XML promises major advances in overcoming this challenge. This session will serve as a starting point for the information systems professional to begin investigating the promise of XML in the enterprise.

Kevin Dick
Kevin Dick

Kevin Dick is the author of the forthcoming book, XML: A MANAGER'S GUIDE, and editor of Enterprise Java. His consulting company, Kevin Dick Associates, has helped many organizations leverage advanced technologies like XML, Java application servers, and object databases.

 
  T3

The Why's of the XML Family of Specifications

The XML family is rapidly expanding and this talk will look at why so many new standards are emerging, why the particular organizations are proposing particular standards, and some likely outcomes. Some examples include: why XSL will be great and terrible all at the same time; why XLink+URLs are the future of object references; and is Microsoft foisting XML on the rest of the world.

David Orchard
David Orchard

David Orchard is a network computing architect at IBM's Pacific Development Centre, does extensive public speaking, writing and teaching and is a W3C XML Link standard committee member.

 
Tuesday Afternoon, May 25, 1999    3:00pm-5:00pm
  T4

XML Web Sites the Microsoft Way

This class looks at how to access the DOM, what XML features are currently implemented, and some examples of how to apply the new XML to the Windows Distributed Internetworking Architecture (DNA). Topics covered include: Implementing multiple views in IE5 using XSL; Using XML from Active Server Pages; XML and database applications.

Scot Wingo
Scot Wingo

Scot Wingo is currently writing a book on XML and Windows. He co-founded Stingray Software, and has written several books/articles on Visual C++ development.

 
  T5

The Ladder of Integration: The How-To's of Linking Businesses with XML

This presentation, with a heavy emphasis on real-world demonstrations, will explore XML's role in reducing the cost and complexity of supply chain relationships, shipping and logistics, automated procurement and other applications, and more.

Charles Allen
Charles Allen

Charles Allen is a consultant specializing in client/server technology and is co-author of PRESENTING XML.

 
  T6

XML and Java: Toward Data-Driven Application Frameworks

XML allows the integration of a user interface description or graphical design language, application resource files and data storage and communication formats within a unified framework, while opening a migration path from closed to open systems, from applications to interactive documents. The talk demonstrates by using examples on how application design is influenced using a XML-based Java Application Framework like Corels Open-J and others.

Christian Horn
Christian Horn

Christian Horn is a widely recognized lecturer and consultant with 20 years of IT experience.


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