Infoworld labs takes the native XML functionality of Oracle, IBM, Sybase, and Microsoft databases for a spin...
What does a fashionable XML database provide? Four basic functions: the ability to consume, store, search, and generate XML. The extent to which the database supports these functions and the methods it uses to accomplish them are what make for a successful implementation of XML in a database.
They score Oracle 10g "Grade A" in every category. One of the article's charts has the caption:
XML Essentials: Oracle leads the pack with an impressive set of XML handling capabilities.
I know most of the guys personally who work on Oracle's native XML database capabilities. They've been working tirelessly on implementing and improving it for over five years now! It's great to see their hard work getting some public recognition.
In JDeveloper 10g we make it easy to work with XML Schemas, edit and validate XML documents with schema-driven tag-insight, edit and debug PL/SQL, and work with WebDAV content, all of which can be invaluable when working on applications that exploit Oracle's native XML handling features. We're working on adding even more in this area for future releases.
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