Synchronisation problems, though diverse, can be categorized into distinct classes. For example, collaborative document editing often involves complex merging of multiple XML documents, with rule sets such as “mark conflicting edits for manual attention but accept all other edits” – a different rule set would typically be used in translation, synchronising Original English, Modified English and Original Japanese texts.
In practice the execution of this merge, while falling into clear categories, is different in each case, leading to the need to express and formalise rule sets. Thus, there being a need for a general synchronisation grammar which can describe synchronization rule sets.
It’s common to have data in two files that we need to merge together, two different people or two different processes have made changes. Does it matter who or what has made this change? This question might help to decide whether you need a 2-way or 3-way merge.
Customer Story
The ability to consistently identify updates and mirror changes in existing information carries added significance when working with Semcon where new product introductions are accompanied with tight deadlines. DeltaXML’s unique ability to compare structured documents with accuracy becomes a necessity in the workplace.
XML Merge is a complete toolkit for reliably merging 3 or more XML documents or datasets into a single file. Download the product sheet to understand how the solution helps to identify all the meaningful diffs between your XML files.
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WHERE CHANGE MATTERS
From ISO Quality Services Ltd.
