The Clarient XML server allows you to present information from Lotus databases on the web. The key difference between these two approaches is that while Domino presents its information in HTML format, Clarient XML Server utilizes XML, providing structure, separation of content from design, and customizable interfaces, which its HTML counterpart cannot provide. See the Clarient XML Server architecture for details. Developing for Clarient XML Server is simple and efficient using Java beans.
Developers can create re-usable independent components that are easy to work with.
Adding or removing a component is often as simple as changing a line in a configuration file. The examples on this page demonstrate the flexibility and advantages XML can bring to your system. This example shows Clarient XML server working in conjunction with Lotus Domino server version 5.0. The demo allows you to browse the Lotus Notes database directory. Whenever a call is made to the Clarient XML Server, a function name should be sent to indicate the action requested.