Sams Teach Yourself XML in 21 Days (2nd Edition) [Paperback]

Devan Shepherd (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0672320932 | ISBN-13: 978-0672320934 | Publication Date: August 22, 2001 | Edition: 2nd

Sams Teach Yourself XML in 21 Days, Second Edition is a completely rewritten edition but remains a tutorial-based introduction to XML. The book begins explaining the basics, proceeds into structuring and processing with namespaces, XLink, SAX, DOM, and XSLT, and then to presentation and data exchange with displaying in the browser and transferring data. The author provides an appendix with some of the current 'tools of the trade' to bring the reader up to speed on tools available and how to use them.

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Sams Teach Yourself XML in 21 Days, Second Edition is a completely rewritten edition but remains a tutorial-based introduction to XML. The book begins explaining the basics, proceeds into structuring and processing with namespaces, XLink, SAX, DOM, and XSLT, and then to presentation and data exchange with displaying in the browser and transferring data. The author provides an appendix with some of the current 'tools of the trade' to bring the reader up to speed on tools available and how to use them.

About the Author

Devan Shepherd has more than 25 years of progressive experience in the Information Technology industry as a developer, consultant, solutions provider, instructor, public speaker, and senior executive. He has designed college-level curricula and taught XML technologies, HTML, scripting languages, Web development, and a wide variety of traditional programming languages at the college level. Devan currently speaks about XML at industry trade shows and runs his own consulting practice focusing on the delivery of e-business solutions, training and systems integration. He spent many years as Director of IT and Chief Technical Officer for various companies in the public and private sector, with extensive experience in the fields of health care, defense, banking, legal and medico/legal litigation support. A self-proclaimed "e-workaholic," Devan cherishes any available free time to spend with his wife and children pursuing decidedly "non-e" activities.

Product Details

• Paperback: 528 pages
• Publisher: Sams; 2nd edition (August 22, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0672320932
• ISBN-13: 978-0672320934
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,386,215 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Overall Tutorial on XML, October 18, 2001

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This review is from: Sams Teach Yourself XML in 21 Days (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

I have looked at several introductory/intermediate XML texts and really like this one as an overall programming tutorial. The abundant coded examples are really well explained and readily usable. After reading this book I converted two major applications at work to XML-based technologies complete with server-scripts, database connectivity and transformed front-ends using XSLT. (VERY COOL STUFF!) The teaching style in this book is first-rate. I enjoyed it, learned lots and highly recommend it.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Teach Yourself XML in 21 Days, 2nd Ed., November 11, 2001

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Shelley Bibeau (St. Paul, MN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sams Teach Yourself XML in 21 Days (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

Some titles tout - "Learn blah, blah in 24 hours" - but I found that this book offers a concise series of 21 lessons that were painless. It is written in such a way that I was able to just dive in and get started. The book provides clear and easy to understand exercises and examples that really worked for me! Such topics as XSL, XSLT, XPath, DOM, XLink, XPointer, XML Schema, and DTD are explained so that I knew how they are used, and when. The book also contains excellent and up to date resources.

This is a very useful and practical first book for beginners, those with HTML knowledge, or those who are curious about a technology that is transforming the Web. If you are interested in certification or just want a background in XML, this is a good book to start with.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just the right mix of examples and theory, October 30, 2001

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Ken (Tucson, AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sams Teach Yourself XML in 21 Days (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

I was looking for a book to jump-start me into the use of XML. This book is great for that purpose. What I like most is that the examples developed early in the book are carried through the whole book. You don't have to try to figure out new examples and scenarios every chapter since the examples get redeveloped as new tools are introduced. I have recommended this book to the gang I work with.