XML: A Beginner's Guide - Softcover

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Lisa Rein (Seattle, WA) is an independent consultant and freelance technology writer and Contributing Editor for XML.com. Rein has had extensive experience devising and explaining standards-based strategies. Rein also maintains her own XML resource site at http://www.finetuning.com. Rein has written for print and online publications including Wired News, the IEEE's Internet Computing Magazine, Web Techniques, Web Review, Software Development Magazine, Hewlett-Packard's E-business, MaxPC Magazine, and NetscapeWorld. She created the XML curriculum for Bellevue Community College.

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Essential Skills for First-Time Programmers

Learn the basics of XML programming by following the steps and examples in this easy-to-use resource. XML: A Beginner's Guide covers fundamental concepts, including XML syntax, DTDs, schemas, namespaces, and the characteristics of a well-formed XML document. The book moves on to explain SMIL, XML-based Web sites, the Document Object Model (DOM), creating Access and SQL Server 2000 databases, XSL, and implementing wireless e-commerce solutions. To speed your progress, the source code for all examples is available free online. Get started programming in XML right away with this self-paced, step-by-step learning solution.

This Beginner's Guide is Designed for Easy Learning: Modules--Each programming concept is divided into logical modules (chapters), ideal for individualized learning Goals--Each module opens with the specific programming skills you'll have by the end of the module Ask the Experts--Q&A sections throughout are filled with extra information and interesting commentary 1-Minute Drills--Quick self-assessment sections to check your progress Annotated Syntax--Example code annotated with commentary that points to the particular technique illustrated Projects--Coding exercises contained in each module show how to apply what you are learning

Mastery Checks--End-of-module reviews that test your knowledge using short-answer, multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and simple coding questions