XML: Introduction

About this class

XML was created as a simple, standard way to describe data, and it has evolved to become a key tool in facilitating data exchange. In this class you'll learn what XML is, get an introduction to its basic syntax and constructs, see what others are doing with XML and find out how you can leverage XML to meet your information needs.

What delegates will learn

• Gain a solid understanding of what XML is, how its basic structures function and what its uses are
• Convert an HTML document to an XML document
• Use basic XML structures to build an XML document
• Identify other technologies that support XML
• Locate and work with XML software tools
• Decide if XML is a possible solution for your particular information dissemination needs

What prerequisites are required

Students should be familiar with the web and its basic underlying structures. An understanding of HTML is preferable but not required.

Contents of this class

• Understanding XML and its role in today's business world
• XML 101
• XML's companions
• XML in the web world
• Inside real-world XML solutions
• Implement your own XML solution

Optional follow-on classes

• Microsoft(R) ASP.NET 2.0: building applications
• Adobe Acrobat: creating PDFs
• How to build your first website (with podcast)
• Linux 101: a beginner's guide