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Restructuring information in an XML document so that it works in other formats used to be a time–consuming ordeal involving lots of blood, sweat, and tears. Now XSLT (Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations) makes the process nearly instantaneous. Just provide an example of the kind of information you’d like to see, and XSLT does the rest. With XSLT you can effortlessly transform XML documents into virtually any kind of output, including other XML documents and HTML pages. But mastering XSLT can be tricky, especially if you’ve never worked with XML or HTML; and most books on the subject are written for people who have. Here comes XSLT For Dummies to the rescue!
XSLT For Dummies is your ticket to quickly mastering XSLT—no matter what your prior programming experience. Writing in easygoing, plain English, XML pro Richard Wagner provides expert advice, step–by–step guidance, and tons of crystal–clear examples to help you harness the power of XSLT to transform documen ts. In no time you’ll:
- Understand how XSLT works with XSL and XPath
- Experiment with templates, stylesheets, and expressions
- Perform HTML transformations
- Master XPath data types and functions
- Combine XSLT stylesheets
- Explore cool XSLT programming tricks
XSLT For Dummies works from the ground up, starting with a practical introduction of the “X–Team”—XML, XSL, XSLT, and X–Path—and instructions on how to write a XSLT stylesheet. From there it quickly moves onward and upward through the whole range of important XSLT topics, including:
- Transforming with stylesheets
- Understanding and using template rules
- Using XPath to locate nodes in XML documents
- Combining XSLT stylesheets and adding processing instructions
- Debugging XSLT transformations
- Ten XSLT processors available online
It doesn’t matter whether you’re a babe in the woods who can’t tell a “tag” from an element, or you’re an old pro at creating XML documents, XSLT For Dummies offers you a fun, easy way to explore and take full advantage of Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations.
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Harness the power of XSLT to transform XML documents
Get tips on result trees, HTML transformations, and XPath functions
The fun and easy way to exploit Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations
With XSLT, XSL, and XPath, you can transform XML documents into HTML pages or different XML documents. With expert advice from XML pro Richard Wagner, you′ll be experimenting with templates, stylesheets, and expressions in no time – and even exploring some pretty cool XSLT programming tricks.
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Get tips on result trees, HTML transformations, and XPath functions
The fun and easy way to exploit Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations
With XSLT, XSL, and XPath, you can transform XML documents into HTML pages or different XML documents. With expert advice from XML pro Richard Wagner, you′ll be experimenting with templates, stylesheets, and expressions in no time – and even exploring some pretty cool XSLT programming tricks.
The Dummies Way
∗ Explanations in plain English
∗ "Get in, get out" information
∗ Icons and other navigational aids
∗ Tear–out cheat sheet
∗ Top ten lists
∗ A dash of humor and fun
Get smart! @www.dummies.com
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∗ Create your own personalized book with Hungry Minds a la Carte(TM)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I really did make a big mistake buying this book. I forgot to look at the date of publication - 2002. A long time ago!
But worst of all is the patronizing, US-centric tone of the author.
Oh well, it was 2002, I suppose. When Starbuck's ruled the world, according to the author.
I would have given the book zero stars, but Amazon has forced me to pick at least one.
I really did make a big mistake buying this book. I forgot to look at the date of publication - 2002. A long time ago!
But worst of all is the patronizing, US-centric tone of the author.
Oh well, it was 2002, I suppose. When Starbuck's ruled the world, according to the author.
I would have given the book zero stars, but Amazon has forced me to pick at least one.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
THE XSLT book I have been waiting for!
13 July 2002
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I have (and I will) read lots more books dealing with XSLT transformations for XML content, but there is something about the Dummies series that I find so helpful and/or reassuring. I don't like having my time wasted, but when they're done right Dummies books maintain a tone and scope that tells me just enough about everything I need to know in a topic. I read them and then I go on to O'Reillys (or whatever) with what feels like a pretty solid introductory knowledge. When they're good, I love the Dummies. I've been looking forward to this one for about a year and a half, and it has turned out to be just what I'd have hoped.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Excellent XSLT Book
15 Mar 2004
Format:Paperback
There are very few books that I'd rave about but this is one. Mr. Wagner has made it easy for those of us in the programming world to finally enjoy this elegant language and methodology. He provides what I feel in my 20+ year career, is the easiest and most complete approach to learning XSLT.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Excellent XSLT book
20 Sep 2002
Format:Paperback
I've now read 4 different books covering XSLT, and it wasn't until I read this one that it finally made sense to me. Nothing is taken for granted in this book; he teaches XSLT from the beginning and enables you to learn it from the ground up. I highly recommend this book for anyone struggling with XSLT that needs some solid, core instruction.
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