Learning XML

Learning XML

Author: Erik T. Ray

Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Published: 2003-09-22

Total Pages: 419

ISBN-13: 1449378870

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This second edition of the bestselling Learning XML provides web developers with a concise but grounded understanding of XML (the Extensible Markup Language) and its potential-- not just a whirlwind tour of XML.The author explains the important and relevant XML technologies and their capabilities clearly and succinctly with plenty of real-life projects and useful examples. He outlines the elements of markup--demystifying concepts such as attributes, entities, and namespaces--and provides enough depth and examples to get started. Learning XML is a reliable source for anyone who needs to know XML, but doesn't want to waste time wading through hundreds of web sites or 800 pages of bloated text.For writers producing XML documents, this book clarifies files and the process of creating them with the appropriate structure and format. Designers will learn what parts of XML are most helpful to their team and will get started on creating Document Type Definitions. For programmers, the book makes syntax and structures clear. Learning XML also discusses the stylesheets needed for viewing documents in the next generation of browsers, databases, and other devices.Learning XML illustrates the core XML concepts and language syntax, in addition to important related tools such as the CSS and XSL styling languages and the XLink and XPointer specifications for creating rich link structures. It includes information about three schema languages for validation: W3C Schema, Schematron, and RELAX-NG, which are gaining widespread support from people who need to validate documents but aren't satisfied with DTDs. Also new in this edition is a chapter on XSL-FO, a powerful formatting language for XML. If you need to wade through the acronym soup of XML and start to really use this powerful tool, Learning XML, will give you the roadmap you need.


Learn XML in a Weekend

Learn XML in a Weekend

Author: Erik Westermann

Publisher: Course Technology

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 405

ISBN-13: 9781592000104

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Explains how to create, edit, and transform the document markup language on Microsoft platforms and discusses how to use XML for real-world applications including Web site design.


Structuring XML Documents

Structuring XML Documents

Author: David Megginson

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 504

ISBN-13:

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The promise and the power of XML is its ability to structure information on a web site. To do this, web developers needs to create DTDs (document type definitions), and this book offers a guide to designing DTDs. It illustrates general issues and principles of DTD design, drawing examples from detailed coverage of five emerging XML DTDs. Megginson covers both a methodology for the analysis phase of document structure and the DTD syntax for the implementation phase.


HTML for the World Wide Web

HTML for the World Wide Web

Author: Elizabeth Castro

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 488

ISBN-13: 9780321130075

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bull; Task-based approach teaches readers how to combine HTML and CSS to create sharp, consistent Web pages regardless of monitor size, browser, platform, or viewing device. bull; Comprehensive coverage of the transition from HTML to XHTML, including the differences between the languages. bull; Packed with tips, techniques, and illustrations--all updated to reflect newer browsers and the changing use of HTML.


Learn XML

Learn XML

Author: WAGmob

Publisher: WAGmob

Published: 2013-10-11

Total Pages: 135

ISBN-13:

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***** WAGmob: Over One million Paying Customers ***** WAGmob brings you, Simple 'n Easy, on-the-go learning ebook for "Learn XML". The ebook provides: Snack sized chapters for easy learning. Designed for both students and adults. This ebook provides a quick summary of essential concepts in XML by following snack sized chapters: Introduction: • XML • History of XML • Why XML? • Use of XML • Benefits of XML • Disadvantages of XML • A Simple XML Example • Difference between HTML and XML XML Structure: • XML Structure XML Syntax: • XML Syntax XML Components: • XML Components • Prolog • XML Tags • CDATA • Entity • Processing Instructions • XML Comments XML Elements: • XML Elements • Major XML Elements • Element Naming XML Attributes: • XML Attributes • Attributes Disadvantages • Attribute Advantages • Elements vs. Attributes XML Documents: • XML Validation • Well Formed XML Documents • Valid XML Documents • XML DTD • XML Schema XML Namespaces: • XML Namespace • Types of Namespace in XML XML Viewers: • XML Viewing • Internet Explorer XML Viewer • Opera XML Viewer • Mozilla Firefox XML Viewer XML Display: • XML Display • Display XML with CSS • XML Display XSLT XML JavaScript: • XMLHttpRequest • XML DOM • XML to HTML XML Query Languages: • XPath • XQuery • XSLT • XSLT Primer XML Linking Languages: • XLink • Simple links • XLink Simple Links Examples • Extended links • XLink Extended Links Examples • XPointer • XPointer Examples About WAGmob ebooks: 1) A companion ebook for on-the-go, bite-sized learning. 2) Offers value for money (a lifetime of free updates). 3) Over One million paying customers from 175+ countries. WAGmob Vision : Simple 'n easy ebooks for a lifetime of on-the-go learning Visit us : www.wagmob.com Please write to us at [email protected]. We would love to improve this ebook.


A Designer's Guide to Adobe InDesign and XML

A Designer's Guide to Adobe InDesign and XML

Author: James J. Maivald

Publisher: Adobe Press

Published: 2007-12-04

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13: 0132701405

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Is this book for programmers? Written specifically for graphic designers and production artists already comfortable working with Adobe InDesign, this book teaches you how to automate publishing without learning a lot of scary code. XML simplifies the process of moving content in and out of your layouts and can speed up any print or Web assignment. Why should I care about XML? If you’re managing data-intensive layout projects, and you want to keep that data consistent, accurate, and up-to-date, then incorporating XML can help. You can also use XML to automate processes like importing text and large numbers of graphics into a layout, or repurposing content from one application to another. Do I need additional plug-ins or special software? You need only the powerful features built into InDesign CS2, CS3 or CS4 to use this book. How will I learn XML? This guide includes nine easy-to-follow projects with downloadable support files. With these hands-on tutorials, you will learn XML in context. By the final project, XML will no longer be a mystery, but a powerful tool you can use to support your company or clients. These real-world projects will teach you: l Business cards: Create a structured layout in InDesign and then import XML. Format text automatically and flow the text into multiple examples. l Product catalog: Learn how to import XML data into a structured layout using nested styles and cloned text. l Direct mail and variable data printing: Use XML and InDesign to create sophisticated direct mail pieces without costly plug-ins or third-party software. l Magazine and newspaper: Build and export magazine-style publications for online distribution. l Web: Transform XML into XHTML to incorporate directly into your Web pages, or use Cascading Style Sheets to instantly format your exported XML.


Learning XML

Learning XML

Author: Mem Lnc

Publisher:

Published: 2020-09-26

Total Pages: 74

ISBN-13:

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xtensible Markup Language (XML) is used to describe data. The XML standard is a flexible way to create information formats and electronically share structured data via the public Internet, as well as via corporate networks.XML code, a formal recommendation from the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), is similar to Hypertext Markup Language (HTML). Both XML and HTML contain markup symbols to describe page or file contents. HTML code describes Web page content (mainly text and graphic images) only in terms of how it is to be displayed and interacted with.XML data is known as self-describing or self-defining, meaning that the structure of the data is embedded with the data, thus when the data arrives there is no need to pre-build the structure to store the data; it is dynamically understood within the XML. The XML format can be used by any individual or group of individuals or companies that want to share information in a consistent way. XML is actually a simpler and easier-to-use subset of the Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML), which is the standard to create a document structure.The basic building block of an XML document is an element, defined by tags. An element has a beginning and an ending tag. All elements in an XML document are contained in an outermost element known as the root element. XML can also support nested elements, or elements within elements. This ability allows XML to support hierarchical structures. Element names describe the content of the element, and the structure describes the relationship between the elements.An XML document is considered to be "well formed" (that is, able to be read and understood by an XML parser) if its format complies with the XML specification, if it is properly marked up, and if elements are properly nested. XML also supports the ability to define attributes for elements and describe characteristics of the elements in the beginning tag of an element.


XML and InDesign

XML and InDesign

Author: Dorothy J. Hoskins

Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Published: 2013-01-11

Total Pages: 211

ISBN-13: 1449344127

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Discover the power of XML publishing with InDesign, and create content for multiple applications—including digital-first publishing workflows. With this book, XML evangelist Dorothy Hoskins teaches you several techniques for working with the built-in XML capabilities of InDesign CS6, using real examples from a college course-catalog project. Learn how to import database content into InDesign, and tag existing InDesign content as XML for export to other applications. InDesign also lets you apply attractive styling to XML content that can’t be done with XSL-FO. Through step-by-step instructions, code examples, and lots of screen shots, you’ll discover how using XML with InDesign increases the value of your content. Get an overview of structured (XML) content Learn InDesign’s XML import options, including XML image information Mingle XML and non-XML content in a text flow Use InDesign as an XML "skin" by making templates with new style definitions Put content in "XML order" for export to EPUB, with InDesign CS5.5 and CS6 Dive into advanced topics, such as how to transform XML with XSL Understand InDesign’s potential and limitations with complex content models such as DocBook and DITA


XML Publishing with Adobe InDesign

XML Publishing with Adobe InDesign

Author: Dorothy J. Hoskins

Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Published: 2010-09-30

Total Pages: 207

ISBN-13: 1449397808

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From Adobe InDesign CS2 to InDesign CS5, the ability to work with XML content has been built into every version of InDesign. Some of the useful applications are importing database content into InDesign to create catalog pages, exporting XML that will be useful for subsequent publishing processes, and building chunks of content that can be reused in multiple publications. In this Short Cut, we’ll play with the contents of a college course catalog and see how we can use XML for course descriptions, tables, and other content. Underlying principles of XML structure, DTDs, and the InDesign namespace will help you develop your own XML processes. We’ll touch briefly on using InDesign to “skin” XML content, exporting as XHTML, InCopy, and the IDML package. The Advanced Topics section gives tips on using XSLT to manipulate XML in conjunction with InDesign.


Learning XSLT

Learning XSLT

Author: Michael Fitzgerald

Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Published: 2003-11-14

Total Pages: 371

ISBN-13: 0596003277

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XSLT is a powerful language for transforming XML documents into something else. That something else can be an HTML document, another XML document, a Portable Document Format (PDF) file, a Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) file, a Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) file, Java code, or a number of other things. You write an XSLT stylesheet to define the rules for transforming an XML document, and the XSLT processor does the work. As useful as XSLT is, its peculiar characteristics make it a difficult language in which to get started. In fact, newcomers are often a little dazed on first contact. Learning XSLT offers a hands-on introduction to help them get up to speed with XSLT quickly. The book will help web developers and designers understand this powerful but often mystifying template-driven and functional-styled language, getting them over the many differences between XSLT and the more conventional programming languages. Learning XSLT moves smoothly from the simple to complex, illustrating all aspects of XSLT 1.0 through step-by-step examples that you'll practice as you work through the book. Thorough in its coverage of the language, the book makes few assumptions about what you may already know. You'll learn about XSLT's template-based syntax, how XSLT templates work with each other, and gain an understanding of XSLT variables. Learning XSLT also explains how the XML Path Language (XPath) is used by XSLT and provides a glimpse of what the future holds for XSLT 2.0 and XPath 2.0. The ability to transform one XML vocabulary to another is fundamental to exploiting the power of XML. Learning XSLT is a carefully paced, example-rich introduction to XSLT that will have you understanding and using XSLT on your own in no time.