From templates to schemas: bridging the gap between free editing and safe data processing

In this paper we present tools that provide an easy way to edit XML content directly on the web, with the usual benefit of valid XML content. These tools make it possible to create content targeted for lightweight web applications. Our approach uses (1) the XTiger template language, (2) the AXEL Javascript library for authoring structured XML content and (3) XSLT transformations for generating XML schemas against which the XML content can be validated. Template-driven editing allows any web user to easily enter content while schemas make sure applications can safely process this content. Categories and Subject Descriptors I.7 [Document and Text Processing]: Document Preparation—Languages and systems, Markup languages General Terms Design, Experimentation, Languages Keywords Document authoring, web editing, document language, XML

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2010
• Where: DOCENG
• Authors: Vincent Quint, Cécile Roisin, Stéphane Sire, Christine Vanoirbeek
• Keywords: AXEL Javascript Library, DOCENG 2010, Document Analysis, Valid Xml Content, XML Content