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XSLT for Dummies

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I have (and I will) read lots more books dealing with XSLT transformations for XML content, but there is something about the Dummies series that I find so helpful and/or reassuring. I don't like having my time wasted, but when they're done right Dummies books maintain a tone and scope that tells me just enough about everything I need to know in a topic. I read them and then I go on to O'Reillys (or whatever) with what feels like a pretty solid introductory knowledge. When they're good, I love the Dummies. I've been looking forward to this one for about a year and a half, and it has turned out to be just what I'd have hoped.

There are very few books that I'd rave about but this is one. Mr. Wagner has made it easy for those of us in the programming world to finally enjoy this elegant language and methodology. He provides what I feel in my 20+ year career, is the easiest and most complete approach to learning XSLT.

I've now read 4 different books covering XSLT, and it wasn't until I read this one that it finally made sense to me. Nothing is taken for granted in this book; he teaches XSLT from the beginning and enables you to learn it from the ground up. I highly recommend this book for anyone struggling with XSLT that needs some solid, core instruction.

I tried reading Tidwell and Tennison, but found them hard going. This book will get you going in XSLT, thereafter you may wish to resort to a heavier tome for more detail.

The book has many complete examples, so it is easy to read and use. As its name indicates, it does not go into the more advanced features. All in all, it's quite suitable for beginners.

I like the approach the author has taken to ease you into the subject of XSLT. It's not overly verbose and is quite an entertaining read considering the subject matter at hand. Compared to the other XSLT introductory books around this one has kept my attention from cover to cover.

I find that a lot of my peers are put off by the Dummies series of books because they hold themselves in such high regard that reading a book by such a title will inevitably lower their IQ. If you are a person of such ilk and looking to learn XSLT then drop the pretension of superiority and grab yourself a copy of this great book.

I usually find myself slogging through programming books, trying to keep my eyes open, but XSLT for Dummies was one of the more enjoyable programming books I've read in a while.

The material is presented concisely with humor injected to keep the tone light. Great intro for the price!

The book is fine; the tech support on the book's XSLT editor is awful. The tool was compiled against an ancient (2002) Java VM, and doesn't work on any current PC. The tech support staff have ignored the problem for three weeks, so I'll find another editor

Really good intro book - You should read this book and then pick up another more detailed title to really get "under the hood" of XSLT.

This is just a cool book. It's VERY easy to understand and has great examples.