XML (Extensible Markup Language) is a W3C-recommended general-purpose markup language for creating special-purpose markup languages. It is capable of describing many different kinds of data. Its primary purpose is to facilitate the sharing of data across different systems, particularly systems connected via the Internet. XML allows more control over data and is instumental in the use of RDF, RSS, XHTML and SVG. VTC Author, Mark Long guides you through the first steps of utilizing XML for your data and your websites. Whether you are building an RSS feed for a podcast or building a Java based program, this tutorial will give you the foundation to move ahead. To begin learning today, simply click on one of the Introduction to XML lessons.
Welcome/IntroWelcome IntroPrerequisites/SetupCourse OverviewData HistoryXML BasicsMeet XMLXML HistoryThe W3CXML && HTMLThe XML Expanding UniverseXML OverviewXML DocumentsXML Document BasicsXML EditorsViewing DocumentsDocument StructureXML DeclarationElementsAttributesValuesSpecial CharactersCommentsDTD SchemasSchema
DTD Or XSD
Well Formed && Valid
DTD Basics
DTD Elements
DTD Element Options
Creating A DTD
Attributes In DTD
DTD Data Types
Internal && External DTD
XML SchemasXML Schema Basics
XSD DataTypes
XSD Elements
Creating An XSD Schema
Validating XML DocumentsValidating XML Documents
DTD Validation Pt.1
DTD Validation Pt.2
Validation Tools
NamespacesIntroduction to Namespaces
Namespace Types
Creating && Using Namespaces
Namespaces && Schemas
CSSMaking XML Presentable
XML Formatting Choices
CSS Basics
CSS Style Options
Layout Properties
Formatting Properties
CSS Positioning
XPathIntroduction
Using Xpath
XPath Functions
XSLIntroduction
XSL Examples
XSLT Basics
Creating An XSLT Stylesheet
Templates Pt.1
Templates Pt.2
Patterns && Expressions
Sorting Results
XSLT Functions
XSLT Example
XML ProcessingXML Processing Options
SAX
DOM
SAX or DOM
XHTMLIntroduction
Creating An XHTML Document
XHTML Document Validation
Convert HTML To XHTML
XML TechnologiesWhere We re Headed
3DML
XML && SQL
ResourcesXML Resources
ConclusionCourse Wrap-Up
CreditsAbout This Author
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