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Beginning XML, 4th Edition
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The perfect resource for beginning XML programmers, this guidebook clearly
shows you what XML is, how to use it, and what technologies surround it. The
authors build on the strengths of previous editions while covering the latest
changes in the XML landscape such as XQuery, RSS and Atom, and Ajax. The most
recent specifications are presented along with best practices to follow when
developing XML solutions.
The fourth edition will help you quickly progress from XML basics to more advanced
programming techniques. You'll delve into the state of the art for XML and databases,
discover how to query XML information, retrieve data, and create new XML documents.
In addition, you'll learn how to publish information on the web, design dynamic
interactive graphics, and make interactive forms. You'll be able to apply this
information to build robust applications in real-world situations.
What you will learn from this book
• Specific rules to follow for constructing XML
• How to create and use different XML vocabularies
• Steps for extracting information and converting it to HTML or other formats
• Strategies for storing and retrieving XML documents
• How to manipulate XML using DOM and SAX
• Tips for improving communication with XML by using Ajax techniques, RSS, and
SOAP
• How to use CSS to add visual styles to your XML documents
Who this book is for
This book is for any programmer interested in learning how to use XML. Some
knowledge of web programming or data exchange techniques is helpful but not
necessary.
Wrox Beginning guides are crafted to make learning programming languages and
technologies easier than you think, providing a structured, tutorial format
that will guide you through all the techniques involved.
Table of Contents
1. What Is XML?
2. Well-Formed XML.
3. XML Namespaces.
4. Document Type Definitions.
5. XML Schemas.
6. RELAXING.II Processing
7. XPath.
8. XSLT.
9. XQuery, the XML Query Language.
10. XML and Databases. Programming
11. The XML Document Object Model (DOM).
12. Simple API for XML (SAX).
13. RSS, Atom, and Content Syndication.
14. Web Services.
15. SOAP and WSDL.
16. Ajax.
17. Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).
18. XHTML.
19. Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG).
20. XForms.
21. Case Study: Payment Calculator.
Appendix A. Exercise Solutions.
Appendix B. XPath Reference.
Appendix C. XSLT Reference.
Appendix D. The XML Document Object Model(online only).
Appendix E. XML Schema Element and Attribute Reference (online only).
Appendix F. XML Schema Data Types Reference(online only).
Appendix G. SAX 2.0.2 Reference(online only).
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