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CHARACTERISTICS OF XML

XML stands for ‘Extensible Markup Language’. It is a general-purpose specification which is commonly used for creating custom markup languages. It is an extensible language as it provides its users an ability to define their own elements. Thus it enables users to create custom tags that suit their requirement. XML has been primarily developed to information systems share their structured data online. It can be used to encode documents as well as to serialize data so that it can be efficiently used. Some of the features of XML have been summarized below: 1. XML can be understood as an extensible language which is freely available. 2. XML tags are user made tags. They are not predefined tags. In case of HTML predefined tags are used (like < p >, < h1 > etc.). While using XML users can define custom tags and develop document structure as per their requirement. 3. XML is not a replacement for HTML. It is actually a complement to HTML. Both scripting languages have

Introduction to XML

Dear Students In this an subsequent posts we will read about XML. We will be covering following topics in XML. • List the applications and advantages of XML • Create well-formed and valid XML documents. • Make a XHTML document. • Create XM DTD • Use XSL for transforming XML data and display it in a Web browser. • Apply data binding and the Document Object Model for displaying dynamic XML data in a Web browser.

JAVASCRIPT Problems

Hello Students check these javascript problems Add new elemts at the beginning of array <html > <body > <script language="javascript" > var scripts=new Array(); scripts[0]="PHP"; scripts[1]="ASP"; scripts[2]="JAVASCRIPT"; scripts[3]="HTML"; document.write(scripts.join("< br > ")); document.write("< br >---- NOW AFTER APPLYING unshift()---< br >"); scripts.unshift("VBSCRIPT","PERL"); document.write(scripts.join("< br >")); </script > </body > </html > Display Today's date and Time < html > < title > < /title > < body > < script language="javascript" > var d=new Date; document.write("< b > "+d); < /script > < /body > < /html > Add an element to position 2 in an array < html > < body > < script type=

DEVELOPING MIS – DOS AND DON’TS

DO’s Have simpler and manageable system Develop common understanding between consultant and the organization Involve programmer in needs assessment Customize off-the-shelf software Have simple software for users to handle Extensively involve users in MIS development Adopt modular approach for s/w development DON’Ts Be ambitious Be unrealistic in developing action plan Delay decisions on hiring application developer/s Depend heavily on the Consultant Invest heavily in in-house application development Let vendors determine hardware needs for LAN Go for large applications NOOPUR GARG BBA/4536/07

ROLE OF COMPUTER PROGRAMMER/APPLICATION DEVELOPER

Participate in assessing users’ information needs Develop computer based applications Undertake initial testing and debugging applications Operationalize the applications Staff training Extend on-going support to users in handling the applications Focus on customizing inexpensive market software for agency needs NOOPUR GARG BBA/4536/07

ROLE OF MIS COORDINATOR IN DEVELOPING A MIS

Interact with user groups Identify the needs of users of MIS ·Designing of reporting formats Identify systems of information flow Ensure smooth flow of information within and outside the organization Time management – tracking inputs/reports Act as interface among sections and management tiers Identify training needs of staff in MIS jointly with application developer Organize monthly/periodic meetings to assess performance, maintain minutes and follow-up on the decisions Interface with the various divisions/units in the organization for information sharing NOOPUR GARG BBA/4536/07

STEPS IN MIS DEVELOPMENT

Preliminary Investigation · The problem · Magnitude and scope · Alternatives · Viability and cost effectiveness Requirements Analysis · Knowing the primary and secondary users · Ascertaining user needs · Primary and secondary sources of information · Design, development and implementation needs Systems design · Inputs · Processing · Outputs · Storage · Procedures · Human resources Acquisition/procurement · Compatibility · Cost effectiveness · Performance standards · After sales service · Configuration · Portability Implementation/installation · Application development · Testing · Debugging – logical and syntactical · Procedure and user manual preparation · Orientation and training Maintenance and Upgradation NOOPUR GARG BBA/4536/07