Abstract

Data binding is the easiest way to handle most common usages of XML in Java applications. It allows you to seamlessly and transparently convert between XML documents and internal data structures without writing a lot of "glue" code. In this session you'll learn about the major approaches to data binding in Java.

• Code generation from W3C XML Schema definitions
  Will be focused on the JAXB Java standard and the long-established Castor framework. Look at the details of using JAXB and Castor to generate code that links schema validation directly to the data objects. Quick look at other code generation frameworks, and a discussion of the pros and cons of the whole code generation approach for data binding.
• Alternative approaches using mapping definitions to define relationships between Java objects and XML data structures
  Will cover both the new JiBX framework and the older Castor mapped binding alternative. Performance comparison between the frameworks, and a set of guidelines to help you make the best choice of approach for your application.

Date and Time

• Monday, 13th December - 13:00-16:00
• See also Wednesday, 15th December - 15:40-16:40

Audience

Intermediate level of experience with both XML and Java.

Speaker(s)

• Dennis Sosnoski

Interesting Links

• XML and Java technologies series

Interesting Links

• JiBX project
• JSR 222: JAXB 2.0
• Castor project

Slides & Video

• [Slides]
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