Descriptors

Descriptors are an alternative to using Kowari^TM APIs. Some examples of useful tasks that Descriptors can be used for include:

Hiding complex Kowari queries behind a simple interface.
Aggregating complex data by Descriptors calling other Descriptors.
Developing HTML front ends to Kowari queries.

The following sections describe Descriptors in detail, and provide examples on how to use them.

In This Section

What are Descriptors?

Advantages and Disadvantages of Descriptors

Namespaces and Descriptors

The <query> Tag

The <descriptor> Tag

Reserved Parameters

Descriptors FAQ

Common Mistakes

Descriptor Examples

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