Using XML to integrate heterogeneous systems - Daniel da Silva Jegorschki Santos - Bog

This book explores the integration of heterogeneous systems using the XML language, covering the fundamental principles of XML - Extensible Markup Language, presenting its structure, syntax, document classes and namespaces. At the same time, it addresses the practical use of XML for systems integration, discussing the need for standards and the benefits of this approach. The book highlights the relevance of XML as a viable alternative for exchanging data between business systems, overcoming the limitations of traditional EDI systems, addressing requirements, advantages and disadvantages, as well as mapping documents to XML. It thus provides a comprehensive overview of the crucial role XML can play in facilitating efficient communication between diverse systems.