cranos's Journal: XML and the Web

Ok I've just seen the article about OASIS approving a new XML based authentication system for use with web services.

I am still trying to understand what is go great about the whole web services deal. I mean basically what it means is that your Web App will now become dependant on someone elses web app to execute critical parts of the process, leaving you open to major fuck-upage if that other app goes down for any reason. Also you become dependant on whatever bloated xml-based spec your partner requires and god knows xml is not small.

Anyway thats my whinge for today, if you want to say anything about this or any of my other rants just drop a line.