Manipulate XML Content the Ximple Way

The latest Java version of the Virtual Token Descriptor for XML (VTD-XML) can function as a slicer, an editor, and an incremental modifier to intelligently manipulate XML document content. This paper will show how to use it, introduce one to the concept of "Document-centric" XML processing and discuss its implications for Service-Oriented architecture (SOA) and the future of enterprise IT.