Juggling Multiple Data Models with Services (Linux World)

[A D]

Recently, a client approached me with a quandary.  When designing XML schemas for Web services, how do you balance the desire to use industry standards such as UBL ( Universal Business Language) or CICA ( Context Inspired Component Architecture) to support data interoperability with the unique needs of particular domains. read more

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[imneazmh]

good tips and guidelines

 

[Commerce]

Agreed. It is far too easy to fall into the trap of chasing the new technology du jour.

You cannot go too far wrong by working to find solutions that meets business needs rather than trying to include as many technology buzzwords as possible into specifications.

Einstein once said, "Make everything as simple as possible, but not simpler."

-Commerce