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XML in R5 from TLCC: nutritious alphabet soup for growing Notes developers (continued)
Some quibbles and bits
There aren't many things I would change about this coursework. It sets out to give an advanced Notes developer a good foundation in XML for Notes and Domino and achieves exactly that. There are a few grammatical errors here and there, and the main view of the modules has a cosmetic error in it (the name of the fourth module appears twice), but these are very small faults, which will surely be addressed by TLCC in the near future.
My one complaint about the course is the constant appearance of a reminder to start the local HTTP task; it pops up in many sections of the coursework. While the reminders are helpful to students who close their study sessions and re-enter them frequently, they are a bit tiresome for a student who progresses through several lessons in one sitting. Of all the carefully crafted notices and reminders in the course, only this ubiquitous warning struck me as redundant. It's pictured in Figure F.
FIGURE F
 
I felt there were too many reminders about starting the HTTP task. Roll over picture for a larger image.
Check, please
In conclusion, "Using XML in Domino R5" from The Learning Continuum Company serves up a good bowl of XAS (XML Alphabet Soup) for the Java-savvy Notes developer. Its modular format and numerous demonstrations set it apart from, and in my opinion somewhat above, other educational products of its kind. It's not a "soup-to-nuts" exploration of XML, nor does it claim to be; its focus on Domino technology makes it a great course for Domino developers who are already able to whip up a cup of Java for Notes and Domino agents or servlets. The online help and discussion forums add extra garnishes to a great educational dish.
At a purchase price of $399, I recommend the course as a great investment for Notes and Domino developers who expect to use XML in their Web-based application development environments-and, considering the industry-wide race to become XML-compliant, the above could easily read "all Notes developers working in Web-based application development environments."
Product availability and resources
For more information on The Learning Continuum Company, visit http://www.tlcc.com.
For "Beyond HTML: XML and Automated Web Processing," by Tim Bray, visit http://developer.netscape.com/viewsource/bray_xml.html/.
For "Frequently Asked Questions About the Extensible Markup Language," the XML FAQ at the University College of Cork, in Ireland, visit http://www.ucc.ie/xml/.
Bulk reprints
Bulk reprints of this article (in quantities of 100 or more) are available for a fee from Reprint Services, a ZATZ business partner. Contact them at reprints@zatz.com or by calling 1-800-217-7874.
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Sharlana Bacchus is a chemist-turned-developer from Minneapolis, MN. She has recently relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area, where she works as a Web application developer for IDG Global Communications. She is an SCJP (Sun Certified Java Programmer) and SPG (Self-Proclaimed Geek). Aside from things geekish, she enjoys hiking, Irish folk music, linguistics, literary pursuits, car repairs, and cooking.
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