Implementation of an adaptive model of input and editing information based on XSLT transformations for heterogeneous data

Abstract

Adaptability, the ability of interfaces to adapt to the structure and functionality of information sources is one of the main features of the information system’s intelligence. Development of adaptive graphic web interfaces based on XML-technologies allows to visualize any structure of the XML-format file for further manipulation of data input and editing. The paper deals with the technology of constructing an adaptive graphical administrative WEB- interface for data input and editing in a heterogeneous information environment based on the use of XSD data schema definitions with the use of XSLT transformations. An example of implementation of the adaptive model of input and editing of information in the form of the created prototype of the XML-records editor is given. This editor, in the client-server architecture, on the server side generates an empty editing form by converting the modified XSD structure by XSLT method and then provides the clientside ready HTML-form with all the necessary tools (java scripts) for correct input and/or editing of heterogeneous Data.