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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."

Table of Contents, June 2007

> How XQuery is Helping Save Lives for the U.S. Department of Transportation
> Online Video Tutorials and Examples: XQuery and Updates
> XQuery API for Java Education Series in our New XML Blog

1) How XQuery is Helping Save Lives for the U.S. Department of Transportation

This month, read how the Volpe Center and contractors lead by CSC developed an XQuery-based application to deliver car crash information in an open XML format on behalf of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a part of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Read the story online today.

2) Online Video Tutorials and Examples: XQuery and Updates

XQuery is perfect for integrating data and reporting information when the data needs to be represented as XML. But consider going in the opposite direction — what if your data source is XML? For example, say you've just received some inventory information as XML and you need to update your relational database to reflect the changes? Or, you've received insurance policy information as XML and you need to update the customer’s records which are stored in a relational database.

DataDirect XQuery enables you to update your relational data sources from your XQuery! It's easier than you probably imagine, and two free online tutorials explain how:

• Using XQuery with Relational Databases: See how to use DataDirect XQuery to insert, modify, and delete data in your relational database.
• Updating Relational Databases with XQuery: Example files show how use DataDirect XQuery to update data on your relational databases.

3) XQuery API for Java Education Series in our New XML Blog

XML Connections is DataDirect's new and improved blog. On it you'll find the latest news and information for XQuery, XQJ, XML Integration, XML Converters, and more. First up on the XML Connection agenda is a series on the XQuery API for Java (XQJ) written by Marc Van Cappellen. Marc's series starts with the following topics:

• XQJ Part I - Introduction
• XQJ Part II - Setting up a session

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