A structured document-based approach for Weblab configuration

ABSTRACT

WebLabs allow experiments and associated resources to be accessed and controlled via the web. We contribute with XML Schemas and transformations for WebLab description and experiment configuration that are the basis for the document-based I-TOOLARR system. The I-TOOLARR system makes use of XSLT transformations to automatically generate (a) XML Schemas defining configuration information and (b) form-based interfaces that allow users to configure WebLabs in general and specific experiments in particular.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.4 Hypertext/Hypermedia
          Subjects: Architectures

General Terms:
Design, Experimentation

Keywords:
XML schemas, XSLT transformations, specification, weblabs