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hi all..
I just want to know about basically XML...
I've tried to write an XML code with Notepad. And try to open the xml page using Internet Explorer (fyi. ver. 6)...
but, when I try to open the page, the browser only show the code.
What other things should I prepare to build an XML page ? the server ? web server ? or what else ?
I'm really a newbie in this case. But, want to learn more bout XML. coz I'm interested in XML....
Could anyone help me ?
anybody ???
Wille
perphaps these links would help :
http://www.w3schools.com/xml/default.asp
http://www.devguru.com/features/tuto..._part_two.html
thx, I will try to read it first....
:)
Wille
Well, jonny...
thx, I've read for a while, nd little bit got the point....
nd one thing makes me confuse is :
<programmer> ..... </programmer> will loop as the data record count (needed)....Code:<?xml version="1.0"?>
<devguru_staff>
<programmer>
<name>Bugs Bunny</name>
<dob>03/21/1970</dob>
<ssn>111-11-1111</ssn>
</programmer>
<programmer>
<name>Daisy Duck</name>
<dob>08/09/1949</dob>
<ssn>222-22-2222</ssn>
</programmer>
...........
What I need to know is, should I type all the name, ... etc at my XML document ?
or can I retrieve it from my Database ? if I can... how ????
Thx in advance,
Regards,
Wille
I dont exactly understand what u want :confused:
But I am posting an example of reading an xml file.
Also to your first query that when u view the xml file in IE, it displays you the same data as in the file - because actually xml file acts like a database - you can query it (kind-of) to fetch the records and display it using a scripting language(VBScript or JavaScript).
Also I feel that u want to build your XML file ie fill the data into the XML file from a database - The answer to this is Yes.
Though I havent shd it to you in the example here- this one is a very basic one.
thx jonny...
I know the point...
but, I still do not understand something...
You said that XML is like a database in text file, right ?
I mean like this...
suppose, I have a database in SQL Server,
how should I upload from my SQL Server to XML file type... ???Code:Name Password
===============
Tom Tom
Angie Angie
Russfeld Rusfeld
......... ......
Should I type one by one ?
or I should make a coding first to upload it to XML file type ???
Thx in advance
Wille
For that u need to open that file with a server-side language and loop through all the records in the db and write it to the XML file.Code:how should I upload from my SQL Server to XML file type... ???
Should I type one by one ?
or I should make a coding first to upload it to XML file type ???
Not type them one by one but may write a code which will do that.
Lastly just out of curiosity - Why are u trying to convert ur SQL DB into XML???
then,
how should I make my XML data... ???
Sorry to be so stupid here... but still I didn't catch the idea....
:)
wille
I am not wrting the entire code :
just the steps ,if u dont get then I will:
Code:open the SQL database.
Query the database which will fetch you the records u want in the recordset.
create a xml Object and open the xml file
Start a loop which will go on till rs.EOF 'rs is the recordset
then use a createNode method to create nodes in the xml file.
the nodes will contain the data - Name and Password in your case.
complete the loop and close the connection.
save the xml file.
PS: it is advisable to save sensitive data like passwords in xml files - because after all they are TEXT files.
All this scripting shd be in server-side coding(ASP).
If its not clear,pls let me know I will post an example.:)
I've done this many of times. I just simply create a asp page and loop through the recordset returned from a sproc or whatever. I found it easiest to use microsoft xml parser and create a DOM object and append nodes to the document element. If you need an example, let me know.
sure... lethal...
can u give me an example ?
more example, makes me more understand 'bout this XML concept....
nd Thx in advance,
Wille