XML Fundamentals

Course Description:

This course covers the fundamentals of XML, using available standards to show developers how to apply XML solutions to real-world projects. Students will create well-formed XML documents and DTDs. Students will also be introduced to the related technologies of XLink, XSL and CSS.

Learning Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Explain the origins and applications for XML
• Create a well-formed XML document
• Create a DTD
• Use an XML parser to check well-formedness and validity
• Use XML related technologies such as CSS, XSL, and XLink
• Apply the concepts of namespaces and metadata
• Keep up with developments in XML

Prerequisites:

• HTML Programming Series, or equivalent knowledge and experience

Required Software:

• A text editor such as Wordpad or Simple Text; Netscape Communicator 4.x or higher or Internet Explorer 4.x or higher; A compression utility such as WinZip to unpack the course download.

Platform Support:

You can take this course on computers running Windows, Macintosh, or UNIX.