Introduction to XML

Programming systems these days are working on many different machines and using many different technologies and programming languages. XML is a modern effort employed to allow communication between all these different systems.

In Introduction to XML course we will cover XML syntax and the most important XML concepts: well-formed and valid XML, DTD, displaying XML with CSS, Namespaces.
Outline
Week 1: What is XML?
  • Introduction to XML
  • Short history of markup languages
  • How does XML differ from HTML?
  • How XML can be used?
  • Getting your tools ready: XML browsers
  • Well-formed XML document
  • What is a well-formed XML document?
  • XML declaration
  • XML elements
  • XML attributes
  • General XML syntax
Week 2: Valid XML document
  • Introduction to DTD - Document Type Definition.
  • What is a valid XML document?
  • Document Type Declaration
  • Element declarations
  • The internal DTD
  • The external DTD
Week 3: XML Attributes
  • What is an attribute?
  • Attribute declaration
  • Attribute types
  • Attribute defaults
  • Enumerated attributes
  • Attributes and CSS
Week 4: XML Entities
  • General entities
  • Parameter entities
  • Character entities
  • Entity declaration
  • Entity reference
  • Escaping data chunks
Week 5: Displaying XML documents
  • HTML versus XML
  • Introduction to CSS - Cascading Style Sheets
  • CSS 1, CSS 2
Week 6: XML Namespaces
  • What is an XML namespace?
  • Namespace syntax
  • Declaring namespaces
  • Attributes and namespaces
Prerequisites
This course is designed for students proficient in HTML. No previous programming experience is required.
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.

1963
Price: $180.00
IWA-HWG Price: $80.00
Course No.: X101
Instructor: Zarina Vakhitova
Co-instructor/TA:
CEUs: 3
Duration: 6 weeks
Open Courses:
Start Date: Apr 12, 2010
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Testimonials

Instructor's Profile:
InstructorZarina Vakhitova has great organizational, and technical skills that come from completing a PhD and has worked successfully in the computer industry. She has taken her extensive knowledge in the IT field and started her own company Petrocom Computer School passing on her knowledge to the next generation of IT professionals. Zarina keeps her skills up-to-date by regularly taking on web programming contracts.
Before you register for this class, please read the Outline, Prerequisites, Requirements, Books, and Refund Policy sections carefully.
 

 Testimonials

Ratings
"This was a great course for a basic understanding of XML. It was just the right amount of work (i.e. not too demanding and yet challenging enough to make me think critically each week). I really appreciate all of the support that I received from the instructor and the great examples that she provided. I'm looking into the Intermediate XML course.
" - Chris Scott
"I really enjoyed Zarina's style and approach. She's very energetic and extremely knowledgeable! I look forward to being in one of her classes again!
" - Tom Cummiskey
"Zarina's lectures and materials are well-designed, clear and concise. She is knowledgeable, prompt in responding to questions, and skilled in crafting those responses. Zarina makes a complex topic accessible." - Susan Bellomo
"I really enjoyed this class. It was very informative and left me wanting to learn more. I'm definitely signing up for Intermediate XML!" - Jessica D'Eustachio
"The content, format, and the pace of the class were all just right. The instructor responded promptly to questions, and she provided useful feedback on all assignments. This was my first eClass, and I am very satisfied. I plan to register for additional courses." - Dan Segal