Beginning XML, 5th Edition

A complete update covering the many advances to the XML language

The XML language has become the standard for writing documents on the Internet and is constantly improving and evolving. This new edition covers all the many new XML-based technologies that have appeared since the previous edition four years ago, providing you with an up-to-date introductory guide and reference. Packed with real-world code examples, best practices, and in-depth coverage of the most important and relevant topics, this authoritative resource explores both the advantages and disadvantages of XML and addresses the most current standards and uses of XML.

• Features the most updated content built on audience feedback from the previous edition as well as the vast knowledge from XML developer teams
• Boasts new chapters on RELAX NG and Schematron, XML functionality in databases, LINQ to XML, Jabber and XMLPP, XHTML, HTML5, and more
• Offers in-depth coverage on extracting data from XML and updated material on Web Services

Beginning XML, Fifth Edition delivers the most important aspects of XML in regard to what it is, how it works, what technologies surround it, and how it can best be used in a variety of situations.

Table of Contents

Part I: Introducing XML
Chapter 1: What is XML?
Chapter 2: Well-Formed XML
Chapter 3: XML Namespaces

Part II: Validation
Chapter 4: Document Type Definitions
Chapter 5: XML Schemas
Chapter 6: RELAX NG and Schematron

Part III: Processing
Chapter 7: Extracting Data From XML
Chapter 8: XSLT

Part IV: Databases
Chapter 9: XQuery
Chapter 10: XML and Databases

Part V: Programming
Chapter 11: Event-Driven Programming
Chapter 12: LINQ to XML

Part VI: Communication
Chapter 13: RSS, ATOM, and Content Syndication
Chapter 14: Web Services
Chapter 15: SOAP and WSDL
Chapter 16: AJAX

Part VII: Display
Chapter 17: XHTML and HTML 5
Chapter 18: Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG)

Part VIII: Case Study
Chapter 19: Case Study: XML in publishing

Appendix A: Answers to Exercises
Appendix B: XPath Functions
Appendix C: XML Schema Data Types