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Beginning XML, 3rd Edition (Paperback)

by David Hunter (Author), Andrew Watt (Author), Jeff Rafter (Author) "Extensible Markup Language (XML) is a buzzword you will see everywhere on the Internet, but it's also a rapidly maturing technology with powerful real-world applications,..." (more)

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Paperback: 1032 pages
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd.; 3rd Edition edition (Sep 10 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0764570773
ISBN-13: 978-0764570773
Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 18.8 x 5.8 cm
Shipping Weight: 1.5 Kg

Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (40 customer reviews)

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Despite its title, this is a book for professionals and experienced programmers. On the other hand, it does not assume any knowledge of XML itself. Beginning with an explanation of what XML is all about, the book goes on to explain XML presentation using Cascading Style Sheets, and transformation using XSLT. Next, there is a look at programming XML using the Document Object Model or the Simple API for XML (SAX). There is an explanation of XML validation and structure using DTDs or their replacement, XML Schemas. Then the main part of the book closes with a discussion of XML and databases and XML RPC (Remote Procedure Calls).

The most interesting section is tucked away at the end. There are three case studies, one describing an e-commerce site, another a message board and the last a business-to-business application. The case studies put the rest of the book into context and show how XML can be useful in the real world.

This is a useful general introduction to XML, but there are limitations. First, aside from the chapter on SAX, the examples are generally based on Microsoft's XML parser, and those who are implementing XML solutions on non-Microsoft platforms, or who intend to work mainly with XML and Java, would be better seeking out an alternative such as Java and XML. Second, coverage for some more advanced topics, such as XML and databases, is sketchy so you are likely to need other books alongside this one. Even so, XML newcomers will find plenty of content here to get them up to speed. --Tim Anderson

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"…a comprehensive text for anyone who is serious about learning XML…" (International Developer, June 2005)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best XML Introduction, Mar 3 2003

By	Jase T. Wolfe - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beginning XML 2nd Edition (Paperback)

I've read several 'Introduction to XML' books, and this one is by far the best for users with at little more than a basic understanding of HTML beyond a WYSIWYG environment. Unlike other shorter titles, this book spends a great deal of time covering the basics of XML (without spending many a dry page in theory) and a host of accompanying technologies which make up the family XML belongs to.

There is no shortage of information, examples, screenshots, or explanations. Shortly into Chapter 2 you begin a hands-on approach to learning, using freely available editors and parsers to create XML data files and documents; all in a graduated learning fashion, each example building on the skills gained from the last. Don't want to type it? The code is readily available for download and the book shows the results within screenshots.

Beyond the main body of the book itself are appendices which can provide greater context for you as to how to implement XML in different environments, such as application and web development. These appendices can be skipped without hindering the over-all learning environment.

As described, the title is quite lengthy. However, XML is typically not a stand-alone language, and to truly harness XML you need to understand the other technologies XML uses - and this title gives you that knowledge in a very reader-friendly fashion. What you will gain from reading this title is well worth the time invested.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A pleasant introduction, yet many shenanigans, May 4 2004

By	Kawika "honest2u" (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beginning XML, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

This book introduces XML concepts at an easy to understand level. The chapter I enjoyed the least was the SAX chapter, mostly because the writer had such an outrageously different style than the rest of the book, and tried a little bit too hard to be entertaining. I understand the third edition will be out soon, so I highly recommend that one. A lot of the material here is very outdated...I think the original publishing date was 2001 for the 2nd edition.

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1.0 out of 5 stars This book Stinks, Feb 26 2004

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This review is from: Beginning XML, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

I can understand why WROX went out of business.
This is just about the worst programming book I have ever read. The auther goes on & on with intructions, only to tell you "this is NOT the way to do it" and so on...
Maybe the author should consider writting about what to do, instead of concentrating on the reverse.

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Overall, this book is worth the money...but it's a mixed blessing.

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