Introduction to Berkeley DB XML

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7/10/2015


Table of Contents

1. Overview
Basic Concepts
Running the Shell
Getting Help
2. XQuery and Berkeley DB XML
Adding Data
Queries Involving Document Structure
Value Queries
Introducing Indices
Reshaping the Result
Sorting the Result
Working with Data from Multiple Containers
Working with Data from a Specific Document
Using Metadata
Modifying Documents
Schema Constraints
The Berkeley DB XML API
3. Wrapping Up
Benefits
XML Features
Database Features
Languages and Platforms
4. Where to Learn More
Berkeley DB XML Resources
Contact Us
XML Resources
XQuery Resources