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new! Use multiple schema languages! No single schema language is sufficient to express all data constraints. Multiple schema languages must be used.
Here is a white paper that describes a holistic approach to versioning schemas. It asserts that Schema versioning should not be treated in isolation. Instead, Schema versioning should be part of an integrated system evolution plan.
Here is a white paper that describes a radical new way of designing schemas that will position your data for the next generation Web - The Semantic Web.
Here is a white paper that addresses the importance of identifying and documenting your Schema design objectives prior to creating a Schema. A questionnaire is provided to assist in assessing your objectives.
Download a tutorial on Best Practices. This tutorial contains a Powerpoint document for each Best Practice issue. There are fully validated examples and labs (with answers) for each issue.
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- Bertrand Poisson from CNAM in France has submitted a fifth method for implementing variable content containers, which they call "Hermaphrodite Types". Read an excellent write-up of this technique (MS Word). Thanks Bertrand and CNAM!!!
- An approach to giving a hierarchy to elements in a substitition group.
Composition versus Subclassing Creating Extensible Content Models Extending XML Schemas Should the targetNamespace be a URL or a URN? What's the best way to version schemas? Achieving Maximum Dynamic Capability in your Schemas Tutorial on XML SchemasPoint of Contact: Roger L. Costello