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DataDirect XML eXtra

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February 2008 - Tutorials for HL7, X12, and MySQL

The February issue of the DataDirect XML eXtra covers : Supporting Healthcare EDI Standards (X12 & HL7), Using XQuery with MySQL, and XML & XQuery Workshop. This issue also includes new tutorials and examples, and provides registration information for the XML Workshops happening in April 2008.

November 2007 - Using XQuery with Office Documents (ODF & OOXML)

Two emerging standards, OpenDocument Format (ODF) and Office Open XML (OOXML), are gaining popularity (and originating several fights in standard bodies). Although neither ODF nor OOXML creates a clear separation between data and presentation, both standards have adopted XML, which means that you can finally use standard XML tools, like XQuery, to query your office documents!

October 2007 - XQuery Tips & Tricks, Help with ACORD, and more

This Halloween we've got a few tricks up our sleeves – XQuery Tips & Tricks! Our latest XQuery learning resource features the most common questions from our customers. Also new this month, learn how to simplify working with Insurance Industry by reading a new tutorial on the ACORD standards. Happy Halloween!

September 2007 - Is XML Replacing EDI?

While XML is growing as a B2B data exchange format, EDI and XML will co-exist in B2B scenarios for some time to come. According to a recent report, "B2B Integration Trends: Message Formats", by Forrester Research, enterprise architects should plan for an infrastructure that supports both. The report recommends adopting a strategy that utilizes the new XML-based alternatives to enhance existing EDI formats. Read the complete report for all the details.

August 2007 - XQuery Sends SQL Packing, Saves Lives

"With DataDirect XQuery we were able to reduce code complexity, simplify code maintenance and improve performance and scalability," said Juan Carlos Alfonso, senior software engineer at Core Computer Group. "What once took 50 Java classes and 150 SQL statements was reduced to just a single Java class and seven XQueries using the DataDirect XQuery product."

June 2007 - Introducing the XML eXtra Newsletter

We've expanded the XQuery eXtra to encompass news about DataDirect XML Converters. Your new XML eXtra will continue to bring you all the latest news about XQuery, and it will also provide up-to-the-minute information on XML-related standards and technologies — like SOA and Web services — and how best to leverage them in the constantly evolving data integration.

May 2007 - DataDirect XQuery 3.0 Available Now

With our latest release of this powerful XQuery processor, you can now update relational data, visually analyze query plans, integrate with Web services, execute XQuery faster than ever before using enhanced document projection and streaming technologies, and so much more.