SQL-like queries on XML, exists?

[yodaa]

Hi all,

I wonder if there exists a tool/language that is similar or atleast has some of the functionalities of SQL when making queries on a number of XML documents (>100). One central XML file contains paths to the other XML files. Is there a way of making a sort of SQL query on these docs?

My solution now is JDOM in Java, this will work fine for some of the parts, but I need some of the advantages in SQL.

Thanx for any replies.

 

[chiph]

Yes, it's called XQuery, and it's working it's way through the standards process. Some vendors have already shipped implementations, but they run the risk of not being standard-compliant when the standard gets released towards the middle of 2005.

Microsoft has already decided not to include XQuery support in VisualStudio.NET 2005 because they would be shipping before the standard is in place. They'll probably ship an add-on pack afterwards.

Chip H.


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[yodaa]

Does Sun's j2ee have an implementaion for XQuery or does there exist external packages that one can use. I'm new to Java and need to make an descision of what tools to use before desining my application.

Thanx

/yodaa

 

[chiph]

BEA's WebLogic Integration has XQuery support, but I don't know if Sun's reference implementation has it, sorry.

Chip H.


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