New to XML

[shaharpan]

Hi! All,

I am new to XML, i have learned the basic of the this language. but i have not idea where to implement it or use it.

I want to learn more about using XML with Java. and would like to know. more about DTD , XSL ,

Basically i need links to tools , softwares and add ins

required me get started with XML, i would also like to know the usage of these tools.

Plzz ,
Thanz in advance.

Shah

 

[Wiszh]

You can start exploring XML here:

http://www.w3.org/XML/

The only real tool that you need is a text editor. But that will not take you very far.

The point of XML is to create data communications format that is easy to read and write thus allow programs (or people) to communicate.

Many components have been developed with in Java and .Net among other languges to support XML and use it.

Since you define your own mark-up DTD & XML Schemas were designed to clearly define the mark-up you create.

XSL (transformations) is a system of taking 'transforming' one XML into another format, it works by taking apart the input XML and looking for specified tags and then following a set of instructions with them.

I hope this is a good start for you. Good luck

 

[JontyMC]

One of the best resources for learning web technologies is:

http://www.w3schools.com/

I would suggest you concentrate on XML Schema (although learning DTD's is a good idea), as they are the future.

I would concentrate on:

XML, XSL, XPath, Schema and DOM. XForms is emerging and also interesting.

Jon

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