Introduction to XML

XSLT for Developers

Duration: 3 days

Times: 9am-4pm

Description

This three-day course completely covers the Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT) and the XML Path Language (XPath) Recommendations of the World Wide Web Consortium. XSLT and XPath are used together for transforming XML documents to other formats or vocabularies (e.g. XML to XML, XML to HTML, XML to WML, XML to text, etc.). Every element, attribute, and function of XSLT and XPath are covered. Students will design and develop XSLT scripts during hands-on exercise sessions.

Prerequisites

Introduction to XML, or familiarity with XML syntax and concepts.
Ability to use a text editor.
Knowledge of HTML is highly desirable.
Some programming experience with any language (compiled or interpreted) is highly desirable.
Introduction to XML

This two day class teaches the basic concepts of XML. This course is appropriate for technical writers, publication department managers, and information technology personnel who are considering migrating to XML-based publishing. Students will learn how XML can improve and transform conventional publishing processes.

Topics Covered

Introduction to XSL Transformations and the XML Path Language
Getting Started with XSLT and XPath
XPath Data Model
XSLT Processing Model
The XSLT Transformation Environment
XSLT Stylesheet Management
XSLT Instructions
XPath and XSLT Expressions and Advanced Techniques
Sorting and Grouping
XML to HTML Transformation Techniques
XSL Formatting Semantics Introduction
Element, Grammar, Function and Object Quick References
Sample Tool Information

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Introduction to XML

This two day class teaches the basic concepts of XML. This course is appropriate for technical writers, publication department managers, and information technology personnel who are considering migrating to XML-based publishing. Students will learn how XML can improve and transform conventional publishing processes.