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WebReference Update: May 4, 2005
On WebReference.com, take a look at the Jakarta Commons Online Bookshelf. This week's installment looks at XML parsing with Digester.
In Other Voices, grab some code to get those URLs linked, find out why you don't need to use DataSets in ASP.NET applications, search engines are opening the books to users, and learn the best practices for maximum search engine rankings.
In Net News, find out how shoppers really use the Web, find out why RSS feeds are a hot commodity, and check out the XML schema draft.
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| 1. FEATURE: | Jakarta Commons Online Bookshelf: XML parsing with Digester. Part 1 |
| 2. OTHER VOICES: | |
| 3. NET NEWS: | |
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1. FEATURE: Jakarta Commons Online Bookshelf: XML parsing with Digester. Part 1
Written for developers and architects, the Jakarta Commons Online Bookshelf is a collection of over twenty open-source Java tools ranging from logging, validation, bean utilities, and XML parsing. This book summarizes each component, provides expert explanations and hands-on examples of their use.
http://www.webreference.com/programming/jakarta/
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URL Linker ASP.NET Sample Code Why I Don't Use DataSets in My ASP.NET Applications Going Under Cover with Book Search Tools Organic Search Engine Optimization: Best Practices for Maximum Rankings |
- URL Linker ASP.NET Sample Code
Let's say you've got a lot of documents that you're finally trying to get up on your Web site. The only problem is, these were never meant to be on a Web site. They've got URLs in them, but they're not hyperlinked and the thought of wading through all that text and adding the appropriate links isn't something you're looking forward to. Well then, this just might be the script for you.
http://www.asp101.com/samples/url_linker_aspx.asp
ASP 101, May 3, 2005 - Why I Don't Use DataSets in My ASP.NET Applications
A couple weeks ago I gave a talk to the local San Diego ASP.NET SIG and during my talk I mentioned how I, personally, rarely, if ever, use DataSets in my ASP.NET applications, sticking with the good ol' DataReader instead. Read on to learn why I am a DataReader man all the way.
http://aspnet.4guysfromrolla.com/articles/050405-1.aspx
4 Guys from Rolla, May 4, 2005 - Going Under Cover with Book Search Tools
Google, Amazon and others offer really useful "search inside the book" tools, but they're not always the easiest features to use. This article takes a closer look at getting the most from online book search services.
http://searchenginewatch.com/searchday/article.php/3502416
Search Engine Watch, May 4, 2005 - Organic Search Engine Optimization: Best Practices for Maximum Rankings
An in-depth tutorial on natural SEO with real-world examples and case studies. Gives overview of search engine traffic, optimum keyphrase length, SEO best practices, plus tips on on-site and off-site optimization. Taken from a talk given at Ann Arbor IT Zone. [PDF]
http://www.websiteoptimization.com/presentations/organic-seo-itzone.pdf
Web Site Optimization, April 28, 2005
| 3. NET NEWS: |
ScanAlert Throws Cold Water on Conventional E-Wisdom RSS Feeds: A New Channel for Search Marketing Working Draft: XML Schema Datatypes in RDF and OWL |
- ScanAlert Throws Cold Water on Conventional E-Wisdom
A new online shopping report released by ScanAlert that tracked more than 8 million consumers shows that they often spend several days digitally window shopping before making a purchase.
http://www.ecommerce-guide.com/news/news/article.php/3502286
E-Commerce Guide, May 3, 2005 - RSS Feeds: A New Channel for Search Marketing
Savvy search marketers are taking advantage of an increasingly popular technology to attract traffic: RSS feeds that get picked up virtually instantaneously as they are published by specialized webfeed search engines.
http://searchenginewatch.com/searchday/article.php/3502041
Search Engine Watch, May 3, 2005 - Working Draft: XML Schema Datatypes in RDF and OWL
The Semantic Web Best Practices and Deployment Working Group released a First Public Working Draft of "XML Schema Datatypes in RDF and OWL." Posing questions and answers about XML Schema datatypes in the Semantic Web, the document discusses user defined datatypes, comparison of values, duration, and the use of numeric types. The group invites public discussion and feedback on implementations.
http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/WD-swbp-xsch-datatypes-20050427/ http://www.w3.org/2001/sw/ World Wide Web Consortium, May 3, 2005
That's it for this Wednesday. I'll have more for you next time.
Lee Underwood
Newsletter Editor, WebReference.com
lunderwood(at)jupitermedia.com
Created: May 5, 2005
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