Hi Larry
> I've a similar question. I've a need to communicate with an application
> that generates either some generic xml formatted data, or csv. My
> preference would be to go with some sort of xml - perhaps SOAP based,
> so that the data is self-described .
>
> However, I'm uncertain where to start. I've seen older notes from
> Allaire mentioning SOAP support was being investigated, but I'm uncertain
> whether anyone is using it now or not.
>
> Can anyone comment on this?
SOAP is certainly going to be an important standard, judging by the W3C's
approval: read
www.w3.org/2000/xp/Group/Admin/minutes-oct1100/soap-xp-wg_files/frame.htm
for a useful overview.
However, if you're looking for Cold Fusion-friendly, self-describing XML
data, then WDDX (http://www.openwddx.org) is your answer. If the application
that you need to communicate with won't create valid WDDX packets, but does
speak plain XML, then Cold Fusion supports XML very well through CFOBJECT
and Microsoft's MSXML parser.
My CF_XMLQUERY tag converts a local or remote XML file into a standard query
result set, which you can manipulate or output as usual. Email me off list
or sign up at http://torchbox.com/xml if you think this might be helpful.
Tom
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