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XML Made Simple Robert Henderson

XML Made Simple By Robert Henderson

XML Made Simple by Robert Henderson

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Summary

XML, the Extensible Markup Language, is designed to improve the functionality of the Web by providing more flexible and adaptable information identification. This book provides an introduction to the basic concepts of XML, XSL, XSLT, XPath, and XSL Formatting Objects; shows how to build an XML document and website driven by XML; and more.

XML Made Simple Summary

XML Made Simple by Robert Henderson

XML is the Extensible Markup Language. It is designed to improve the functionality of the Web by providing more flexible and adaptable information identification. XML Made Simple provides a brief introduction to XML for the person who favours home study and self teaching and does not have expensive computing facilities to learn on. XML Made Simple can be used by anybody running Windows and an entry-level database package.

This book:
*Introduces the basic concepts of XML
*Shows step by step how to build an XML document and website driven by XML
*Introduces XSL, XSLT, XPath, and XSL Formatting Objects
*Looks at packages that can help you produce XML software

About Robert Henderson

Robert is a computer programmer. He has a BSc degree in Computer Technology and an MSc in Interactive Multimedia Systems, both from Liverpool John Moores University. Presently he is interested in online education, particularly ways of improving the teaching of programming skills. Sharon is a computer programmer. She has a B.A.(Hons) degree in Psychology/Sociology, an MSc in Health Psychology, both from the University of Liverpool and an MSc in Interactive Multimedia Systems from Liverpool John Moores University. Presently she is interested in online education and has just developed an entire BSc Multimedia Course (available online and off line) for Undergraduate students at Liverpool John Moores University. She has also worked as a professional freelance web developer and designer and is also interested in the psychology behind the computing industry specializing in the Human Computer Interaction field (HCI).

Table of Contents

What is XML? Background to XML; SGML; The Web and HTML; HTML described; HTML shortcomings; The Extensible Markup Language; Uses of XML; Exercises; XML documents: XML is strict; What makes a document?; Comments and spacing; Element rules; Attribute rules; Character encoding; Entities; Unparsed data; Exercises; Document Type Definition: DTDs and XML documents; Defining elements; Attributes; General and parameter entities; Unparsed entities; City quide; Exercises; XML on the Web: Cascading style sheets; CSS files; Our first stylesheet; Text features; More style; Positioning elements; Exercises; Namespaces and XSD: Namespaces; Namespace syntax; XSD; Element types; Data types; Facets; Attributes; A new schema; Exercises; XLST: Transforming XML; Transformations on the client; Xpath; Making a XSLT stylesheet; Multiple templates; Looping and checking; Exercises; XML miscellany: Linking; XHTML; Converting HTML to XHTML; Document object models; SAX; Exercises; Enhancing web content: Multimedia; SMIL; Rich media; Regions; Embedding a presentation; Popularising your site using XML; Rich Site Summary; Aggregators; RSS standards; Exercises; WAP and mobile devices: Mobiles and the Internet; WAP technology; Testing WAP pages; WAP browsers; A WML page; Multiple cards; Mobile-compatible images; Input, events and timers; The future; Exercises; Real-world XML: XML tools; SVG; MathML; XML Encryption; SOAP; Web services; Enhancing documents; Looking forward; Web sites; Appendices: XML overview; CSS overview; SMIL overview; WML overview; Answers to exercises; Glossary.

Additional information

GOR002457115
9780750659987
075065998X
XML Made Simple by Robert Henderson
Robert Henderson
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
20031124
192
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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