Essential XML Quick Reference: A Programmer's Reference to XML, XPath, XSLT, XML Schema, SOAP, and More
Aaron Skonnard, Martin Gudgin, Don Box (Editor)Books.org participates in affiliate programs including Bookshop.org and the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page, at no additional cost to you.
Overview
"Finally, a complete and thorough reference book covering all of the most important
—Chris Lovett, Product Unit Manager, B2B Web Services, Microsoft
"A handy, comprehensive reference guide to all the latest
—Noah Mendelsohn, Distinguished Engineer, IBM and Lotus Development Corporation, and coeditor of W3C
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is the most comprehensive and authoritative book available. Covering all of
Compiled and written by two leading
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is specifically designed for easy access, with a detailed table of contents, a thorough index, and side chapter tabs to help you quickly locate the information you need. This combination of comprehensive information, plentiful examples, and easy access make this book a required resource for
Synopsis
This reference for programmers and web developers covers all of XML along with related protocols and technologies. It is assumed that the reader has a basic understanding of XML. The authors are both with DevelopMentor's technical staff. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Editorials
From Barnes & Noble
The Barnes & Noble ReviewFew people know more about XML and its related technologies than DevelopMentor's Aaron Skonnard and Martin Gudgin. Now they've distilled that insight into a concise programmer's quick reference that's been desperately needed. If you're a programmer, the book's meaningful examples alone will make it invaluable. Add the expert overviews, and the discussions of usage and technique, and you'll simply wear this book out.
Essential XML Quick Reference is modeled on the Addison-Wesley Java Almanac books that have become staples in the library of the serious Java developer. It combines a complete catalogue of syntax references with to-the-point introductions to just about every key XML-related technology and standard. (No wonder it's nearly three times as big as some other references we've seen.
The coverage is broad: not just XML itself, but also XSL and XSLT, namespaces and schemas, XPath, SAX and DOM, SOAP (which this book's editor, Don Box, helped create); Microsoft's BizTalk; Web services; and more. It's all organized to help you get in and out fast, with side-chapter tabs, a comprehensive index, and other easy-access features. It'll save your posterior -- more than once. (Bill Camarda)
Bill Camarda is a consultant, writer, and web/multimedia content developer with nearly 20 years' experience in helping technology companies deploy and market advanced software, computing, and networking products and services. His 15 books include Special Edition Using Word 2000 and Upgrading & Fixing Networks For Dummies®, Second Edition.