XML, the Extensible Markup Language, is a platform-independent language for describing data. The XML and related specifications, as well as the Document Object Model, have all been developed with language independence in mind. This was done to allow any programmer to use these powerful protocols and object models in their own language of choice, thus providing a huge development potential for the XML community and offering a myriad of opportunities to developers working with established technologies.
ASP has long been leading technology for server-side, dynamic web applications. And XML, as the newest markup language and a standard format for the universal sharing of data, is undoubtedly set to become an intrinsic part of all major development both on the Web, and in the wider business community. The next generation of web sites will inevitably combine these technologies as e-commerce matures and developers look for more efficient ways to integrate Internet presence with business systems.
Richard Blair is a Systems Architect for Fry Multimedia, Inc. Throughout his career he has specialized in distributed PC software doing everthing from design through implementation using Visual Basic, ASP, COM, Scripting, HTML, and XML.
Luca Bolognese is a Software Design and Object Orientation specialist who divides his time between Italy and the US.
Dinar Dalvi is an E-Commerce consultant with Compuware Professional Services Division (Cleveland, Ohio.). At Compuware, Dinar is responsible for prototyping and developing advanced Internet/Client Server (n-tier) using technologies like COM, COM+.
Steven Hahn works for a prominent investment firm developing Internet systems. He has been involved in the computer industry for almost 20 years.
Corey Haines is a senior systems architect at Interactive Information Service in Cleveland, Ohio.
Alex Homer is a software developer and technical author living and working in the idyllic rural surroundings of the Derbyshire Dales in England.
Bill Kropog is a full-time consultant for a Web and software development firm in New Orleans, Louisiana. William specializes in finding new and creative ways to display and manipulate data with Active Server Pages.
Brian Loesgen is a Principal Engineer at San Diego-based Stellcom Inc., a leader in end-to-end e-commerce, Internet and wireless solutions. At Stellcom, Brian is involved in some of the most advanced web application development projects being built today.
Stephen Mohr is a senior systems architect with Omicron Consulting. Over the last ten years, he has specialized in the PC computing platform, designing and developing systems using C++, Java, JavaScript, COM, and various internetworking standards and protocols.
John Slater is a project manager at Management Reports International in Cleveland, Ohio. At MRI he is currently developing Windows applications for the property management industry.
Kevin Williams has been involved in programming all his life and is currently working with the Mortgage Bankers' Association of America to help them put together an XML standard for the mortgage industry.
Mario Zucca is an Italian based developer who has worked with a range of programming languages including C, C++, COM, and XML.
