Professional SQL Server 2005 XML (Programmer to Programmer) [Paperback]

Scott Klein (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764597922 | ISBN-13: 978-0764597923 | Publication Date: January 11, 2006 | Edition: 1

• Discusses SQL Server 2005 XML from the server and client sides
• Examines using XSLT to render the XML data that is retrieved from SQL Server, particularly for ASP.NET
• Addresses SQL Server relationship with schemas, SOAP, XML security, and .NET
• Makes extensive use of examples to solve problems that programmers face on an everyday basis and features Server 2005 XML best practices

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About the Author

Scott Klein is a software developer and architect, and his passion for SQL Server, .NET, and all things XML led him to Greenville, South Carolina, where he currently works as a SQL/.NET developer for CSI, a software solutions company. He has written several articles for TopXML (www.TopXLM.com) and is a frequent speaker at SQL Server and .NET user groups around Greenville and the surrounding areas. When he is not sitting in front of a computer or spending time with his family, he can usually be found aboard his Yamaha at the local motocross track.

Product Details

• Paperback: 552 pages
• Publisher: Wrox; 1 edition (January 11, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764597922
• ISBN-13: 978-0764597923
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #476,888 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #79 in Books > Computers & Technology > Programming > Languages & Tools > XML

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book, February 23, 2006

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John Spano (Taylors, SC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Professional SQL Server 2005 XML (Programmer to Programmer) (Paperback)

This was a very good book. It went indepth about xml and how to use it with the new sql server 2005 datatypes. He covers all aspects of xml in sql and how to best use them. Other major new features like using the clr in sql are also covered. I also liked the real world full examples the author provides.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars lazy edition, April 28, 2008

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A. Hagshuri - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Professional SQL Server 2005 XML (Programmer to Programmer) (Paperback)

I didn't read all of it but the code samples in the first 3 chapters has a terrible mismatch with variables names. Some of the chapter's paragraphs are repeating them self.
I got the feeling they get to rush in this edition.
But you should take into account that i'm very pedantic.
Search inside before you make your decision.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars You Need this Book, June 30, 2006

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Mark Kelly (Oxon Hill, MD United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Professional SQL Server 2005 XML (Programmer to Programmer) (Paperback)

If you are considering using XML in SQL Server 2005, this book will pay for itself quickly. The clear examples of creating XML Schema collections, altering them, etc. are very helpful.

The only problem with this book is that SQL Server 2005 does not fully support XML Schemas. Because this book was written using a beta product (I believe) perhaps the author could not have know exactly how the final version would shake out. However, partial support of standards is important to any developer. You often find out only by trial and error what is supported and what isn't. The Wrox web site offers nothing of the kind for this book. So buy this book, but be aware if you are using complex XML Schemas there may be some surprises (e.g., notation not supported).