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XML in IE5 Programmer's Reference [Paperback]

Alex Homer (Author)
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  • Paperback: 490 pages
  • Publisher: WROX Press Ltd (Mar 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1861001576
  • ISBN-13: 978-1861001573
  • Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,589,479 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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A handy and straightforward owner's manual to XML, XML in IE5 Programmer's Reference surveys the current state of XML as it applies to Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 and provides an excellent introduction to the many composite aspects of XML.

The opening chapter--entitled "What is XML?"--is one of the best overviews of XML you'll find. It covers the history and the promise of the language and answers many of the basic questions new XML coders will undoubtedly have.

Author Alex Homer gives clear examples of the use of XML and covers what features IE 5 supports. This introduction is followed by a chapter that defines the XML document structure and shows how all of the various components, such as DTDs (Document Type Definitions), XSL (Extensible Stylesheet Language), XPL (Extensible Pointer Language) and XLL (Extensible Linking Language) all fit together.

Next the author presents the details of how DTDs and XML schemas can be used to frame the data your XML documents will work with. He also provides good coverage of the Xlink and Xpointer languages for connecting XML documents and the information they access. The book explains the XML Document Object Model (DOM) with plenty of short code snippets to illustrate syntax. Appendices offer reference to the IE 5 DOM, XML constructs, and cascading style sheet properties. This title is great for learning XML, but it will serve you just as well down the road as a handy reference. --Stephen W. Plain

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XML, otherwise known as eXtensible Markup Language, is the latest buzz-word on the internet - but it is a rapidly maturing technology with powerful real-world applications, particularly for the management, display and organization of data. Microsoft has undertaken to provide full support for XML and other associated standards in the latest version of Internet Explorer. These standards are set by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), and cover a whole range of different technologies. Who is this book for? This book is for web developers who want to know more about what XML is, what its potential applications are, and what support is available for XML and its associated technologies right now in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5. What does this book cover? Provides a starting point for newcomers to XML Covers Document Type Definitions and XML Schemas Teaches all aspects of the XML Document Object Model Explores tranformations using CSS and XSL stylesheets Acts as a concise guide and reference to XML Examines the XML-specific features of the IE5 browser Looks at evolving XML standards and technologies The fastest track to working with XML and XSL in IE5
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is a superb book for begginers 19 Dec 2000
By ilyas@igsoftwaresolutions.co.uk
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This book is superb for those beggining out in XML and XSL. It not only covers these topics but also has some great examples of using new technologies.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant-This is the book to get 21 Feb 2000
By Tony Westwater
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If typed in XML as a search and were given loads of books as a result. Don't panic. This is the book to get. The authors style is very clear and you will gain a sound understanding of the topic even if you are brand new to the topic. Samples are well explained. I think it is fair to say that you should know a fair bit of HTML,Javascript and ASP before starting this book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars XML in a nutshell 27 Jan 2000
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Having read many XML books, Alex Homer's book was refreshingly short and to the point. Enough information to cover the essentials of all the related XML technologies. The addition of VB material or examples would have made the book perfect.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars The book you need to understand XML in the first 20 pages.
You'll understand why you need XML in just 20 pages. Don't spend time with other books.
Published on 30 Dec 1999 by Fabian Escalante Liaqo
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent practical guide
Excellent practical guide to using XML and IE5 to create web applications. Doesn't go into much detail on DTDs or XML Schemas, so if you want the real nitty gritty you might want... Read more
Published on 9 Sep 1999
4.0 out of 5 stars Good programmer's introduction to XML
Author Alex Homer (NOT Horner) tackles the difficult task of explaining XML--for which the standards are not yet nailed down, but which Microsoft's Internet Explorer 5 browser... Read more
Published on 12 Aug 1999
4.0 out of 5 stars A very good XML reference book
"XML IE5 Programmer's reference" has lots of good examples that are explained in a nice way. However, be noted that it uses JavaScript and not VB Script. Read more
Published on 31 July 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars A great crash-course in XML and don't let "IE5" put you off!
I was hesitant to buy this book at first, because the title suggested it would cover doing trivial browser-based stuff with limited browser support. But no! Read more
Published on 16 July 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent, complete reference to XML programming
This book is packed with information about all the programming aspects of XML. XSL/T and DOM get thorough coverage. Read more
Published on 24 Jun 1999
3.0 out of 5 stars WARNING: NOT VBSCRIPT
The book has a lot of information about XML and IE5. However, it is all in javascript and not in VBScript, which is not what I expected from a book on IE5. Read more
Published on 20 Jun 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars Concise and well-written
Finished this book in two days and made me fall in love with XML. This is the only book I've read on this subject but it still seems to cover most of the concepts you'd be... Read more
Published on 12 Jun 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars A very good book.
Clear and concise. Good examples. Good warnings about features in the spec but not yet implemented in IE5. I'd also recommend "XML The Annotated Spec" by DuCharme.
Published on 8 Jun 1999
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