On 10/12/2013, Christian Grün <[email protected]> wrote: >> From all the recommendations, is it correct to assume that a dedicated >> web server will need to be used, where permissions are provided to >> install these various software products? > > If you simply want to learn the language, there is no need to look out > for professional hosting solutions. Some XQuery implementations come > with their own web server code, and they are often pretty light-weight > (and can also be run locally). As Adam indicated, if you are looking > for open source solutions, you could have a look at BaseX (disclaimer: > I’m contributing to this project), or eXist-db, which are both easy to > install, and check out the included examples. >
The problem with the general lack of widespread deployment of xquery is a risk of disappointment similar to xforms. I would like to learn xquery with the knowledge that practical deployment is possible and cost effective; otherwise the technology doesn't seem ready yet and so sql database + sever script language remains the option. _______________________________________________ [email protected] http://x-query.com/mailman/listinfo/talk
