Web Services: Setting and Resetting Expectations

This presentation by Hugo Haas (World Wide Web Consortium), was recorded on june 4th, 2003, at INRIA Rocquencourt :

the 38mn presentation in XML/SMIL : the slides synchronized with the speaker's voice, his video (broad band)
the 38mn presentation in XML/SMIL : the slides synchronized with the speaker's voice, no video (modem)
the set of chapters and slides together with audio (modem).

Abstract :

Web services technologies and concepts are permeating the industry. However, misconceptions and unrealistic expectations abound. The focus of this presentation is on understanding the truth to get through the hype. What are Web services, and how are they affecting modern software development and deployment? How will Web services evolve in the next five years? Which business applications are ripe for web services?

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