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Use DOM and SAX back-to-back?
Assuming the goal of parsing an XML document is to only use parts of it based upon certain multiple relational data criteria, but the document is very large, is it advisable to use SAX to run through the XML document first to select and create another, smaller, XML file, then pushing that result... -
Are there options to using XSLT syntax
The syntax of XSLT seems to be tricky to the point of sometimes requiring a lot of trial & error, plus a lot of testing. Are there other methods to accomplish XML transformation that would work better from a syntax and efficiency standpoint? Or, is XSLT the best method for a specific reason or... -
Only use schemas versus DTD's
Schemas appear to be the way of the future and may replace DTD's. Should schemas be used exclusively in place of DTD's, or are there circumstances where a DTD must be used (or is highly advisable)? -
DTD's - internal versus external
The Data Type Definition can be indicated internally within the XML file or referenced therein to an external DTD file. Why would one ever wish to have this indicated internally, as the external reference method appears to be more modular and less on-going maintenance effort and risks if... -
XML - .Net vs Java
Being new to the XML arena, it appears many are doing development either with Java or .Net much of the time when working with XML. Is one side recommended, or have advantages, over the other, or does it just simply depend upon you or your company's skill set as to which path is taken?
