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XML Training Course

 

XML: An Introduction
Duration: 2 days
XML: An Introduction

Course Synopsis: XML: An Introduction (Second Edition) is a gentle introduction to XML. It is designed for both technical and non-technical students. All of the central XML technologies are covered, including XSLT, XML DOM, XML Linking, DTDs, and XML Schema. In addition to XML-specifi c technologies, other Web-centric technologies are also discussed.

Who Should Attend: Students enrolling in this course should understand Internet basics and level 1 HTML skills.

Prerequisites: HTML 4.01: Level 1. Because of the amount of material we cover in class, we do require students to be comfortable using a mouse, opening and saving files, and the general operations of computers. While we will make every reasonable effort to help, students with insuffi cient skills may be required to observe the class lessons or do their best to keep up without slowing down the rest of the class.

What You Will Learn:
• Identify the benefi ts of using XML
• Write well-formed XML using XML syntax
• Write valid XML with DTDs. such as elements, attributes, comments,
• Write valid XML with Schema and processing instructions.
• Use DOM and SAX effectively.
• Display XML in Internet Explorer using Cascading
• Transform XML using XSLT. Style Sheets (CSS).
• Identify the functions and benefits of the XML linking specifications.
• Use XML namespaces and create links using the HTML namespace.

Time: Class time is 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Breaks are scheduled throughout the day and lunch is typically scheduled 12-1. Students provide their own lunch.

Locations: We have company-operated facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, San Diego and Washington DC. We also work with a network of rental facilities to offer our classes regularly across the United States and in Canada. Please double-check the location of your class with our office to make sure you get to the right location.

Related Courses: We recommend the following courses that relate to this class: XMLSpy, HTML, and CSS, Please take a look at our other course outlines.

Goals: Sterling Ledet and Associates realizes the importance of education and we take pride in being able to offer you classes that are more custom fit to your needs. Call us at (770) 414-5007 if you have any special questions or e-mail us at sales@ledet.com.

Registration: Please fill out our registration form and fax it to us at (312) 896-9094.


XML Training Course Outline

 

LESSON 1
The Past, Present, and Future of XML
• The Limitation of SGML
• XML:The Best of All Worlds


LESSON 2
Creating Well-formed XML Documents
• XML Document Markup
• Creating XML: Elements, Attributes, and Entities
• Creating an XML Markup Language: Processing Instructions,
Character Data, and Comments
• XML and HTML


LESSON 3
Valid XML With DTDs
• Introduction to the Document Type Definition (DTD)
• Creating a DTD


LESSON 4
Valid XML With Schema
• Schema Specification
• Defining Elements
• Defining Attributes
• XML Schema Data Types


LESSON 5
XML DOM and SAX
• XML APIs
• SAX


 


LESSON 6
Displaying XML Documents Using CSS
• Style Sheets
• Cascading Style Sheets

LESSON 7
Transforming XML With XSLT
• XSLT
• Using XSLT To Order Your Output


LESSON 8
XML Namespaces
• Introduction to Namespaces
• Linking Using HTML Namespaces

LESSON 9
XLink and XPointer
• XLink and XPointer

 

 

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