XML weekend crash course 1st Edition by Kay Ethier, Alan Houser ISBN 0764547593 9780764547591

XML Weekend Crash Course covers the ins and outs of XML in 30 sessions. Each session is designed to take 30 minutes to complete, so the Crash Course is an intense 15-hour learning period. You can complete the Crash Course over a single weekend — but you can also easily adapt the Crash Course sessions to whatever schedule best suits your needs.

 

XML weekend crash course 1st Edition Table of contents:

Part I: XML Basics

2. Understanding XML Syntax

   • XML Documents and Elements
   • Tags, Attributes, and Values
   • Writing a Simple XML Document
   • Rules and Guidelines for Well-Formed XML
   • Common XML Errors and Troubleshooting

3. Working with XML Elements and Attributes

   • Defining Elements and Attributes
   • Nesting Elements and Hierarchical Structure
   • Defining Valid Attributes in XML
   • Using Special Characters in XML
   • Entity References and Character Data

4. Validating XML Documents

   • Introduction to XML Schemas
   • DTD vs. XML Schema: Differences and Usage
   • Creating a Simple XML Schema
   • Validating XML with XML Schema
   • Error Handling and Validation Tools

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Part II: Advanced XML Features

5. Namespaces in XML

   • What Are Namespaces and Why Are They Needed?
   • Declaring and Using Namespaces
   • Namespace Best Practices
   • Resolving Name Conflicts with Namespaces
   • Example Use Cases of Namespaces

6. XPath: Navigating XML Documents

   • What is XPath?
   • Basic XPath Syntax and Expressions
   • Selecting Nodes and Attributes with XPath
   • Advanced XPath Queries and Functions
   • XPath in Real-World Applications

7. XSLT: Transforming XML Data

   • Introduction to XSLT (Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations)
   • Basic Structure of an XSLT Stylesheet
   • Creating XSLT Templates for Transformation
   • Using XSLT to Convert XML into HTML
   • Working with XPath and XSLT Together

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Part III: XML in Action

8. Working with XML and Databases

   • Storing and Retrieving XML Data in Databases
   • Using XML with Relational Databases
   • Introduction to XML Databases
   • Querying XML Data with XQuery
   • Integrating XML with SQL and Other Database Technologies

9. XML and Web Services

   • Introduction to Web Services and SOAP
   • How XML is Used in SOAP Messages
   • Designing and Consuming Web Services with XML
   • RESTful Web Services and JSON vs. XML
   • Best Practices for Working with XML in Web Services

10. Practical Applications of XML

    • Using XML for Data Exchange Between Systems
    • Integrating XML with Other Technologies (e.g., JSON, CSV)
    • XML in RSS Feeds and Syndication
    • XML in Configuration Files and Logging
    • Real-Life XML Use Cases in Business and Web Development

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Conclusion
11. Wrapping Up: Best Practices and Resources for Further Learning
– Best Practices for Writing and Managing XML Documents
– Tools and Resources for XML Development
– Next Steps for Mastering XML and Related Technologies
– Keeping Up with XML and Evolving Standards

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