Intermediate XML (X102)

Intermediate XML is a continuation of Introduction to XML Course, with special topics including: XSLT, XPath, XML Schema, XML DOM etc. Students will gain the experience in applying XML via completing each week a small project.

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

Understand the main components and features of XML.
Apply XML Technologies to solve problems.
Ability to apply XML to solve programming problems.

Applicable Job Roles: webmasters, web programmers, and web application developers.

Outline

Week 1: Review of Basic Rules of XML

Well-formed XML
Valid XML
Displaying XML
Namespaces

Week 2: XML Schema

What is XML Schema
XML Schema - Why?
XML Schema - How to?
XML Schema Simple Types
- XML Schema Simple Elements
- XML Schema Simple Attributes
- XML Schema Restrictions/Facets
XML Schema Complex Types

Week 3: XPath

Axes
Functions
Predicates
Expressions

Week 4: XSLT

What is XSL?
XSLT syntax
Inside XSLT stylesheet
Some XSLT elements and what they do
- xsl:if
- xsl:choose
- xsl:for-each
- xsl:sort
XSLT Functions
XSL on the client side
XSL in the server side

Week 5: Integrating XML and Database

Tools to use with XML and Database
Storing XML in Database
Creating XML docs from database

Week 6: Document Object Model (DOM) and XML

W3C's DOM specification
How to Modify a document using the DOM
Add Nodes
Delete Nodes
Alter Nodes
Create a new XML Document with DOM on the server
Update an XML Document with DOM on the server
Saving an XML Document on the server

Prerequisites

Students should have good understanding of such concepts as well-formed XML, valid XML, DTD, CSS1, Namespaces, and be proficient in HTML. Good prerequisite would be 'X101 Introduction to XML' course.

Although many of the concepts of XML are disjoint from programming it is assumed that the students have had a small amount of programming experience, and have a good understanding of computers. A good pre-requisite would be some Java, C or VB programming. If you have not had any programming experience we would recommend to take 'P010 Introduction to Programming Concepts' course. All development tools used in this course are freely downloadable from the Internet.

Requirements

IE5+ browser installed and running on your computer. MAC users must have OSX or newer or access to an XML enabled server.

Books:
Required Book:	Beginning XML - 4th Edition
Additional information:
Your place in the course is confirmed by your payment. Introductory courses are intended for students with no experience in the subject matter and are seeking beginner level training. Refund Policy: Please read our Terms and Refund Policy before registering for this course. Additional Cost: Book and software might be required for the course. Read the Requirements and Book section for more information. Course fee does not include the book and software cost . How eClasses Work:Instructors post lectures (text-based, no video or audio), reading selections, and hands-on assignments once a week in the online classroom. Students can discuss the assignments with the instructor and amongst themselves in the classroom area. This format has no set meeting time, which allows students to attend class at a time most convenient to them, yet still provides logically organized communication between class participants. Students can apply for the completion certificate after finishing the class.

Price:

$220.00

Item No.:

X102

Open Courses: No other sessions are scheduled for this course. You can add to your wish list and you will be notified when other sessions are scheduled.

Testimonials

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Before you register for this class, please read the Outline, Prerequisites, Requirements, Books, and Refund Policy sections carefully.

Testimonials

Rating

"I learned so much in this class. The examples were extremely helpful and the lessons were very detailed and quite challenging. It was a valuable learning experience." - Gretchen Riesen
"The class is challenging just at the right level. I had to work hard enough to retain the information :). Absolutely fantastic. One of the best classes offered at e-Classes.org." - Liz Rainey
"The assignments were just challenging enough to make you work, but not so frustrating that I wanted to give up. The Introduction and Intermediate XML courses were the most interesting classes I have taken through eClasses.org so far. I have learned more than I thought there was to XML technology. Zarina is most helpful and encourages class participation." - Steve Stanicki
"This course was invaluable in the learning and understanding I achieved of XML, its uses and manipulation. It consolidated the learning gained from the Introductory course and I found the knowledge gained from it essential in being able to acquire a full appreciation of XML. Thank you for an excellent and well constructed course. " - Neroli Keating