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XML Basics: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Implementing XML

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eBook Aug 2024 669 pages 1st Edition
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  • Comprehensive XML syntax coverage
  • Practical examples and applications
  • Advanced topics like Web Services and Xpath

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This book focuses on essential XML standards relevant to almost all developers. It investigates XML technologies applicable across a wide range of applications, rather than those limited to specific domains. While XML is a markup language, it is widely used by programmers. The book also covers supporting technologies layered on top of XML, such as XLinks, XSLT, Namespaces, Schemas, XHTML, RDDL, XPointers, XPath, SAX, and DOM. The journey begins with understanding XML and its syntax. It then explores Document Type Definitions (DTDs), Namespaces, and XHTML. Following this, the book delves into CSS Style Sheets, XML Schema Basics, XSL and XSLT, SOAP, DOM Programming Interface, SAX, XPath, XLink, XQuery, XPointer, XForms, XSL-FO, and using XML with Databases. The final chapters cover Web Services, providing a comprehensive understanding of how XML integrates into various applications. Mastering these standards and technologies is crucial for developers working with XML. This book transitions readers from basic XML syntax to advanced applications, blending theoretical concepts with practical examples. It is an essential resource for developers looking to leverage XML in their projects.

Who is this book for?

This book is ideal for web developers, data architects, and IT professionals who want to deepen their understanding of XML. Readers should have a basic knowledge of web development and programming concepts to fully benefit from this book. Pre-requisites include familiarity with HTML and basic programming logic.

What you will learn

  • Understand XML syntax and structure
  • Implement Document Type Definitions (DTD)
  • Utilize Namespaces and XML Schema
  • Apply XSL and XSLT for transformations
  • Integrate XML with CSS and XHTML
  • Implement SOAP and Web Services

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Table of Contents

20 Chapters
Chapter 1: Understanding XML Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: XML Syntax Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: Document Type Definition (DTD) Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: Document Type Definition (DTD)
Physical Structure in XML
Parsed and Unparsed Entities
Predefined Entities
Internal and External Entity
XML General Syntax
Attributes
Valid Documents
Well-Formed Documents
Well-Formed XML Documents
XML Documents
The XML Declaration
Processing Instructions
Comments
Document Type Declaration
XML Application Classification
Parsers
XML Processing-Attribute Values
XML Processing
Event-Driven Parsers
Tree-Based Parsers
XML Parser
Parse an XML Document
Parse an XML String
Document Type Definitions (DTDS)
Example DTD
DTD <!DOCTYPE>
DOCTYPE Syntax
XML Syntax Rules
DTDs (Well-Formed vs. Valid)
General Principles in Writing DTDs
Document Validation
Validating an XML Document with a DTD
The Purpose of DTDs
Creating DTDs
Code Sample: DTDs/Demos/Beatles.DTD
Internal DTD
Example Internal DTD
External DTD
Example External DTD
Combined DTD
DTD Elements
Basic Syntax
Plain Text
Unrestricted Elements
Empty Elements
Child Elements
Other Elements
Choice of Elements
Empty Elements
Mixed Content
Multiple Child Elements (Sequences)
An XML Application without a DTD
DTD Element Operators
DTD Operators with Sequences
Subsequences
The Document Element
Location of Modifier
Using Parentheses for Complex Declarations
XML CDATA
PCDATA-Parsed Character Data
CDATA-(Unparsed) Character Data
Notes on CDATA Sections
Internal & External Subsets
Standalone Attribute
DOCTYPE Declaration
Internal DTD Subset Declarations
External DTDs
Basic Markup Declarations
Formal DTD Structure-Entities
Predefined Entities
General Entities
Parameter Entities
Formal DTD Structure-Elements
Content Model
Cardinality Operators
Attributes
Default Values
Attribute Types
CDATA
ID
IDREF
Entity
Entity, Entities
NMTOKEN, NMTOKENS
Notation
Enumerations
Declaring Attributes
Conditional Sections
Limitations of DTDs
Designing XML Documents
XML for Messages
XML for Persistent Data
Mapping the Information Model to XML
A Document Type Declaration
Elements
Empty Elements
Attributes
CDATA
White Space
Special Characters
Questions for Discussion
Chapter 4: Namespaces Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: Introduction to XHTML Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: CSS Style Sheets Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: XML Schema Basics Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: XML Schema Basics
XML Schema
Role of a Schema
DTD as a Schema
Schema Languages and Notations
The Purpose of XML Schema
The Power of XML Schema
A First Look
A Simple XML Schema
Schema as a Set of Constraints
Schema as an Explanation
DTD vs XML Schema
Structures
Preamble
Sample Preamble
Attributes and Attribute Groups
Content Models
Element Declaration
Derivation
Data Types
Primitive Types
Generated and User Defined Types
Hyperlinks
Links
Linking and Querying
XML Information Set
Link Elements
Locators
XLinks
Simple Links
Extended Links
Extended Link Groups
Validating an XML Instance Document
Simple-Type Elements
Built-in Simple Types
19 Primitive Data Types
Built-in Derived Data Types
Defining a Simple-Type Element
User-Derived Simple Types
Controlling Length
Specifying Patterns
Working with Numbers
Mins and Maxs
Number of Digits
Enumerations
Whitespace Handling
Specifying Element Type Locally
Nonatomic Types
Lists
Unions
Declaring Global Simple-Type Elements
Global vs. Local Simple-Type Elements
Default Values
Fixed Values
Nil Values
Complex-Type Elements
Content Models
Complex Model Groups
Occurrence Constraints
Declaring Global Complex-Type Elements
Mixed Content
Defining Complex Types Globally
Empty Elements
Adding Attributes to Elements with Complex Content
Adding Attributes to Elements with Simple Content
Restricting Attribute Values
Default and Fixed Values
Fixed Values
Requiring Attributes
Groups
Extending Complex Types
Abstract Types
XML Schema Keys
Keys
Annotating XML Schemas
Annotating a Schema
XSD Indicators
But This is No Longer Valid
Create an XML Schema
XSD Date and Time Data Types
XML Editors
Questions for Discussion
Chapter 8: XSL Basics Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: XSLT Basics Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: SOAP Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11: DOM Programming Interface Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 12: SAX (Simple API for XML) Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 13: XPath Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 14: XLink, XQuery, and XPointer Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 15: XForms Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 16: XSL-FO Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 17: XML with Databases Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 18: Web Services Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Glossary Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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