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Introduction to Web Services and the Resource Framework (WSRF)

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National e-Science Centre, Edinburgh, UK

National e-Science Centre, Edinburgh, UK
Richard Hopkins
Description

A "Web Service" is a software system accessible over the internet, based on a particular collection of concepts and standards. The Web Services Resource Framework (WSRF) is a further set of concepts and proposed standards pertaining to Web Services which allow a service user to acess and manipulate state, i.e. data values that persist across and evolve as a result of Web Service interactions.

This course covers the Web Services and WSRF concepts and standards, and some of the technologies available for constructing, deploying and using a web service. It is intended for people with little or no prior experience of web services technology who wish to learn how to develop web services applications.

Pre-requisites

  • At least some experience of Java programming
  • A basic understanding of internet technologies

Learning outcomes

  • To understand the concepts and context of Web services and WSRF
  • To understand the structure of the various XML documents involved
  • To be able to use JAVA-based Web Services tools to create a service and a client

Topics to be covered:

  • Concepts and standards:
    • XML
    • XML Schemas
    • WSDL
    • SOAP
    • WSRF
  • Use of tools:
    • XMLSPY
    • ANT
    • JWSDP

Bookings. Due to high demand, registration for this course is now closed. If you would be interested in a futrure repeat of this or a similar course, please contact the NeSC Conference Administrator.

  • Wednesday, 23 February
    • 09:30 → 17:00
      Day 1
      • 09:30
        Introduction 30m
        Speaker: Richard Hopkins
        transparencies
      • 10:00
        XML 1h
        Speaker: Richard Hopkins
        transparencies
      • 11:00
        Coffee 15m
      • 11:15
        Schemas 1h
        Speaker: Richard Hopkins
        transparencies
      • 12:15
        XMLSPY Tutorial 45m
        Speaker: Richard Hopkins
        text
      • 13:00
        Lunch 1h
      • 14:00
        SOAP 1h
        Speaker: Richard Hopkins
        transparencies
      • 15:00
        Quote of the Day Tutorial 2h
        Speaker: Guy Warner
        more information
  • Thursday, 24 February
    • 09:00 → 16:00
      Day 2
      • 09:00
        WSDL 1h
        Speaker: Richard Hopkins
        more information
      • 10:00
        File Repository Tutorial - Part 1 2h
        Speaker: Oliver Malham
      • 12:00
        WSRF 1h
        Speaker: Richard Hopkins
        transparencies
      • 13:00
        Lunch 1h
      • 14:00
        File Repository - Part II 2h
        Speaker: Oliver Malham
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