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ChiliPLoP 2005

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Patterns in XML

ChiliPLoP 2005 Hot Topic

This group will deal with the discussion, practical application, and refinement of 6 of the 24 patterns contained in the upcoming Addisson Wesley book "Patterns in XML".

This effort continues the work started in Illinois during PLoP 2004, and will be (hopefully :)) the final public review of the manuscript.

Goals

Put a significant number of patterns through the scrutiny of the ChiliPlop conference, making sure they are as tightly-written and useful as possible. Put the patterns to work against real life examples brought by the participants and see how well they perform.

Requirements

Prior to the workshop participants must have:

Read the Chapters, which will be publicly available a month before the conference.
Have a significant experience with XML and/or Patterns. Seasoned Pattern writers who can attest the quality of the chapters are especially welcome.
[Optional/Recommended] participants should bring one or more modeling/processing/transforming problems so the patterns can be applied against them.

Application

Send an email to fabio@postgraphy.com by Tuesday, February 10, 2005.

Activities

We will jointly review the patterns in the traditional writer's workshop style of ChiliPLoP (There will be at least one chapter/pattern for each section of the book (Structuring, Processing, Transforming, Generating).
We will jointly analyze, apply, and yes, code a solution to 4 xml processing problems using the patterns as guidance.

Important Dates

February 1-10, 2005: Submit your request to participate (a note indicating your interest should be enough). We will notify you if you have been selected to participate within a couple of days of your submission.

February 15, 2005: Early registration deadline.

March 22-25, 2005: Work on it.

What's in it for me?

Apart from the invaluable learning experience :) participants will get free copies of the book when it comes out, and providers of major feedback will get Acknowledgment credit in the book.