Migrating Large XML Archives from DTD to XSD

A successful migration is not a one-time conversion of files. It is the controlled modernization of a complete data estate: legacy XML, DTD modules, images, metadata, editorial conventions, manuscript workflows, validation rules and publication packages. The JATS/Bookshelf example used in this article is a concrete case study, but the method applies to any large DTD-based XML archive.

Content of the article:

• The Real Topic: General DTD-to-XSD Migration
• Why DTDs Become a Problem in Large Archives
• Case Study: NCBI Bookshelf / JATS-like Data
• Backlist and Manuscript Workflows Use the Same Target
• Outlook: Quality Assurance After Migration
• Download: example files

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