- Paperback: 329 pages
- Publisher: Microsoft Press,U.S.; Pap/Dskt edition (1 Mar 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0735605629
- ISBN-13: 978-0735605626
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 18.6 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
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- #62 in Books > Computers & Internet > Computer Science > Databases > XML & Databases
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Currently, XML is a bubbling cauldron of expectations and implementations. In XML in Action, William J. Pardi gives you a feel for what Microsoft is throwing into the mix by providing a general introduction to XML, with a focus on Internet Explorer 5.0's implementation in particular. Not surprisingly, the book opens up with a discussion of markup languages, the need for an extensible solution such as XML, and a taste for some of the associated languages currently critical to XML. The text then moves into the structure of XML documents, presenting the many XML terms and explaining how Document Type Definition (DTD) enforces the rules that govern XML implementations. The book illustrates how to script XML and how to use it to build data structures--a major advantage of XML and an important skill for Web developers. The author also discusses the Extensible Stylesheet Language (XSL), a special formatting dialect for use with XML, and the special linking capabilities of XML, focusing on Xlink and Xpointer. Pardi illustrates several other advanced aspects of XML and documents the XML Object Model. A companion CD includes e-text of the book, content and code samples and links to XML resources online. While this title is written through the eyes of Microsoft, it provides an excellent introduction to the possibilities and realities of XML. --Stephen W. Plain
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Extensible Markup Language (XML) is the universal format for data on the Web. It allows developers to easily describe and deliver rich, structured data from any application in a standard, consistent way. "XML in Action" is a valuable, insightful guide for a growing army of HTML/Web authors eager to develop richer and more efficient Web applications and Web pages using XML as featured in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 (supported by Netscape as well). "XML in Action" is a valuable blueprint for impactful, hard-working Web sites.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Chapter 1 -3 are interesting. However, few examples are provided, and the content is real weak on syntax. I feel gipped, but hey, you will get plenty of screen clips containing the IE browser! The CD lacks useful examples as well and is poorly documented as to its use or content. If you are looking for a book on using XML outside the web, you will not find it here.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is great if you use IE5 and you want to understand XML quickly. The author really focuses on the language and syntax, not really on implementation (I would have picked a different title). But the examples are clear and you get a lot on the CD. If you're new to XML and you want hands on exposure to some of the different XML technologies, this is one 'must have' in your library.
Format:Paperback
If, like me, you have html, asp etc knowldege and want a first guide to XML then this is it. I looked at many books and bought this second - i should ahve bought it first. There is enough to be advanced but it helps you make sense of other books and use say, Wrox, for more involved work.
Well worth it as a primer.
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Nice!
You can get many informations about XML and XML-based meta languages. Thank you William. I am your fan in Korea
Published on 3 Sep 1999
Excellent overview
First, I'm neither a Microsoft basher or part of their rally squad. I pay for my references so I'm as critical as anyone about quality. Read more
Published on 1 Sep 1999
Just what you need to learn XML
I thought this book was a great balance between explanation and usage. I don't know what some of these other readers were expecting, but getting "buried" in DTDs and... Read more
Published on 27 Aug 1999
A must NOT! read. 20% XML, 30% Java Scripts, 50% ??
I did not like this book. It was a waste of money as far as I am concerned. There is not enough of an overview at the beginning, and the author quickly buries you with DTDs and... Read more
Published on 20 Aug 1999
Short on real examples, long on pontification
This book will give you the same information you can find out on the Web about XML. All hype and no actual real world use of the technology. Read more
Published on 13 Aug 1999
Great!
One of the few books that give you exposure to much of the IE5 XML parser technologies. The examples actually work, and you'll end up being able to use XML in your websites after... Read more
Published on 12 Aug 1999
DON'T BUY!
This book needs updating to say the least. Withdraw!
Published on 8 Aug 1999
Good but not great
First few chapters are an excellent introduction to XML and how it is used although much is pulled from the Microsoft web site. Read more
Published on 27 July 1999
Too much hand-waving, too many errors
This book su**s. After reading the first couple of chapters, I thought it was great. Then it got way worse. Actual syntax gets almost no coverage. Read more
Published on 24 July 1999
Another 5 stars for Bill Pardi
In reviewing Bill Pardi's DHTML in Action, I commented that he should write more books as I gave it 5 stars. Mr. Pardi has done it again. A wonderful author.
Published on 21 July 1999
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