Learn how the Data Transfer Object design pattern is implemented in Java ME architectures and why you might want to use XML-based DTOs rather than Java beans for faster data interchange between tiers.

COMMENTARY--"XML" comprises many competing or overlapping standards, and each industry is fighting its own XML standards battle. Financial services offers an example of how difficult the battle can be ...

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