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Introduction to XML
Description
Introduction to XML Training
Welcome to the Introduction to XML course, an immersive journey into the world of eXtensible Markup Language (XML). This course is specially tailored for those who have some familiarity with HTML, as your understanding of markup languages provides a strong foundation to grasp the complexities and nuances of XML.
In this course, we will elevate your skills by delving into the advanced capabilities of XML. You will learn how to craft custom tags and effectively share data across diverse systems, making XML a powerful tool in your technological arsenal.
This course is inclusive and caters to a broad audience, encompassing web developers looking to integrate XML with existing non-XML tools, desktop publishers seeking efficient XML-based solutions, and even those self-taught enthusiasts eager to deepen their understanding of XML.
By the conclusion of this course, you will be proficient in creating sophisticated markup documents using XML. The primary objectives of this course are to ensure that you can confidently apply XML and its related technologies in practical scenarios, enhancing your skillset and broadening your opportunities in the field of web development and data management.
Prerequisites
- No prior knowledge is required for this course. It’s open to beginners and those with some HTML background.
Audience
This course is suitable for:
- Web developers who want to incorporate XML technology into their projects.
- Desktop publishers aiming to migrate to an XML-based publishing solution.
- Self-taught XML developers who want to use XML efficiently.
Introduction to XML Outline
Creating an XML Document
Introduction to XML
- What is XML?
- XML vs. HTML
Create XML Elements
- Creating custom tags
- Structuring XML documents
Create Additional XML Components
- Attributes and values
- Nested elements
Implement Namespaces
- Understanding XML namespaces
- Namespace declarations
Implement XInclude
- Using XInclude for modular XML
- Benefits of XInclude
Validating an XML Document
Create a DTD (Document Type Definition)
- Purpose of DTD
- Creating DTD elements
Validate XML with a DTD
- Validating XML documents
- DTD validation process
Create a Schema
- Introduction to XML Schema
- Creating schema elements
Validate XML with a Schema
- Schema-based validation
- Schema vs. DTD
Formatting and Transforming XML Documents
Display an XML Document Using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
- Styling XML with CSS
- Selectors and properties
Transform XML to XML
- XML transformations
- XSLT (Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations)
Transform XML into HTML
- Converting XML to HTML
- Practical applications
Create an XSL-FO (Formatting Objects) Document
- Introduction to XSL-FO
- Creating XSL-FO elements
Display XML Data Using XSL-FO
- Formatting XML for printing
- Generating PDFs with XSL-FO
Linking XML Documents
Link to an External Document
- Hyperlinking in XML
- Pointers to external resources
Link to External Sources Using the HTML Namespace
- Integrating HTML elements
- Combining XML and HTML
Accessing XML Documents
Access an XML Document Using XQuery
- Introduction to XQuery
Access an XML Document Using DOM (Document Object Model)
- DOM manipulation
- Traversing XML structures
Access an XML Document Using SAX (Simple API for XML)
- SAX event-driven parsing
- Handling XML events
$495.00
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1 Day Course |