Charles F. Goldfarb's Xml Handbook

The proven resource for the world of XML and Web services -over 100,000 copies in print in six languages! 2 CD-ROMs: 200 no-time-limit FREE packages - The proven XML resource for technologies, standards, tools, and applications - clearly explained in plain English! - Largest edition ever! Comprehensive revision covers Web services, rich clients, XML on the desktop, forms, publishing, voice, wireless, XML security, and much, much more.- Revised and enhanced tutorials: XML 1.0/1.1, XPath 1.0/2.0/XQuery, XSLT 1.0/2.0, XML Schema, XSL-FO, Semantic Web, and more.- Two CD-ROMs with an amazing set of XML resources: 200 genuinely free, no-time-limit software packages, major trialware, XML specs, and more. Includes the IBM alphaWorks XML suite plus a free Ontopia topic map browser with sample maps and instructions for making your own! Adobe A? FrameMaker A? -Free Tryout on CD-ROM "This book is an excellent starting point where you can learn and experiment with XML. As the inventor of SGML, Dr. Charles F. Goldfarb is one of the most respected authorities on structured information." -From the Foreword by Jean Paoli, Microsoft XML architect and co-editor of the W3C XML specification Developers, architects, managers, and consultants rely on its technical accuracy, accessible writing style, and broad and deep coverage. Learn XML (154 pp.)Start by learning what XML is, why it came to be, how it differs from HTML, and the handful of vital concepts that you must understand to apply XML quickly and successfully -in your business and in your code. Learn when to use data or documents, how to decipher misleading industry jargon, and the key ideas of XML programming. Use XML (564 pp.)Experience XML through illustrated explanations of technologies, tools, and applications: Web services (SOAP, REST, rich clients), security, integration, content management, databases, conversion, syndication, telephony, wireless, customization, portals, office suites, graphics, e-commerce (B2B, B2C, EDI, exchanges), publication (WYSIWYG, XSL, DSSSL), Semantic Web, and over 300 industry applications! Master XML (406 pp.)Master the details from friendly, in-depth tutorials: XML (the full language: 1.0/1.1, namespaces, entities, DTDs), XML Schema (XSDL, datatypes), XPath 1.0/2.0/XQuery, XSLT 1.0/2.0, XSL-FO, InfoSet, VoiceXML, Web services (WSDL, UDDI), compression, XLink, XPointer (framework and schemes), and Semantic Web (topic maps, RDF). Plus: Over 250 acronyms defined!Goldfarb, Charles F. is the author of 'Charles F. Goldfarb's Xml Handbook', published 2003 under ISBN 9780130497659 and ISBN 0130497657.