Binary XML

I work in software research and development and we're developing a project 
to investigate topics related etwork services (probably IP) and XML encoded 
messages. As such, we want to look into binary or compressed XML. SOAP will 
probably feature in the plans.

This is ultimately for avionics systems, but in this early stage we're using 
a lab system of workstations and VME-based embedded boards.

I'm busily doing web and newsgroup searches, and have read quite a bit of 
diverse documentation. This includes stuff on the W3 site, including XML 
Binary Characterization Use Cases. I'd be interested in the other relevant 
documents that people may be able to suggest. Obviously reports on similar 
research would be extremely helpful, allowing us to skip some wheel 
reinvention.

Another helpful thing would be some existing libraries that we could use. 
Features we'd like:

1. Open Source. We aren't creating any deliverables, so we aren't too 
worried about license restrictions at this point. We're purely interested in 
sending messages and gathering data.

2. We're working with Linux-based components, so something compatible with 
that.

3. A Python API. Actually the tech lead is interested in that, I'm more 
interested in a C API, but I'll try to keep him happy. Something usuable 
from either would be ideal. Other scripting APIs or Java would be considered 
as well.

If anyone has libraries they've worked with, worked on, or reviewed that 
look like they might be candidates, I'd be grateful for suggestions.

To avoid duplicates, I've already received the following recommendations:

Code Synthesis Tools CC
http://www.codesynthesis.com

VTD XML
http://vtd-xml.sf.net



Brian

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Received on Wednesday, 28 June 2006 03:38:50 UTC