Why XML? XML (and its predecessor SGML) was developed as an answer to the desire for a single source format. XML represents any type of information in a media-neutral format. This enables automation, which speeds delivery, permits enhanced functionality, and reduces costs. XML has the additional virtue of being a standard without competition; virtually every [...]

Every new technology comes with its own acronyms and subtleties. Below is a glossary of common terminalogy you will encounter working with Oracle XMLDB. ACE (Access Control Entry) An entry in an Access Control List. ACL (Access control list) A method for limiting the use of a specific resource to authorised users. SGML (Standard Generalised [...]

The FISH tool was developed for the Scotland and Northern Ireland Forum for Environmental Research to classify fish populations in Rivers throughout the UK. The software was developed in Oracle with the new APEX 3.2 release. Custom APEX templates were created including custom logon screens and backend functionality. JQuery is used to provide a more [...]

River Invertebrates Classification Tool is a software application that allows the Environment agencies to determine the ecology classification of water bodies throughout the UK. The software makes use of Oracle, XML, Web services, CSS, RSS and custom stastistical functions implemented in Oracle and ported from Insightful S+. Raw river data sets collected by ecologists are [...]

Blucel designed and developed an SOA application that interacts with Oracle and Insightful S+ server. The software send raw Oracle data from environmental sampling surveys throughout the UK, the data transport mechanism sends the raw data as XML instances of XSD schema documents. S+ receives the data using a C# web service, converts it to [...]

Oracle has released version 3.2 or their Apex web design tool. Looking forward to getting my hands dirty with the new features, which include better interactive reports, improved security options and more AJAX options. Will be using this release alongside JQUERY 1.3.2 on all my new projects.