Introduction to XML (X101)

Programming systems these days are working on many different machines and using many different technologies and programming languages. XML is a modern effort employed to allow communication between all these different systems.

In Introduction to XML course we will cover XML syntax and the most important XML concepts: well-formed and valid XML, DTD, displaying XML with CSS, Namespaces.

Outline

Week 1: What is XML?

Introduction to XML
Short history of markup languages
How does XML differ from HTML?
How XML can be used?
Getting your tools ready: XML browsers
Well-formed XML document
What is a well-formed XML document?
XML declaration
XML elements
XML attributes
General XML syntax

Week 2: Valid XML document

Introduction to DTD - Document Type Definition.
What is a valid XML document?
Document Type Declaration
Element declarations
The internal DTD
The external DTD

Week 3: XML Attributes

What is an attribute?
Attribute declaration
Attribute types
Attribute defaults
Enumerated attributes
Attributes and CSS

Week 4: XML Entities

General entities
Parameter entities
Character entities
Entity declaration
Entity reference
Escaping data chunks

Week 5: Displaying XML documents

HTML versus XML
Introduction to CSS - Cascading Style Sheets
CSS 1, CSS 2

Week 6: XML Namespaces

What is an XML namespace?
Namespace syntax
Declaring namespaces
Attributes and namespaces

Prerequisites

This course is designed for students proficient in HTML. No previous programming experience is required.

Requirements

IE5+ browser installed and running on your computer. MAC users must have OSX or newer or access to an XML enabled server.

Books:
Required Book:	Beginning XML - 4th Edition
Additional information:
Your place in the course is confirmed by your payment. Introductory courses are intended for students with no experience in the subject matter and are seeking beginner level training. Refund Policy: Please read our Terms and Refund Policy before registering for this course. Additional Cost: Book and software might be required for the course. Read the Requirements and Book section for more information. Course fee does not include the book and software cost . How eClasses Work:Instructors post lectures (text-based, no video or audio), reading selections, and hands-on assignments once a week in the online classroom. Students can discuss the assignments with the instructor and amongst themselves in the classroom area. This format has no set meeting time, which allows students to attend class at a time most convenient to them, yet still provides logically organized communication between class participants. Students can apply for the completion certificate after finishing the class.

Price:

$180.00

Item No.:

X101

Instructor:

Zarina Vakhitova

CEUs:

Duration:

6 weeks

Open Courses:

Start Date: Apr 12, 2010

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Instructor's Profile

Zarina Vakhitova has great organizational, and technical skills that come from completing a PhD and has worked successfully in the computer industry. She has taken her extensive knowledge in the IT field and started her own company Petrocom Computer School passing on her knowledge to the next generation of IT professionals. Zarina keeps her skills up-to-date by regularly taking on web programming contracts.

Before you register for this class, please read the Outline, Prerequisites, Requirements, Books, and Refund Policy sections carefully.

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"This was a great course for a basic understanding of XML. It was just the right amount of work (i.e. not too demanding and yet challenging enough to make me think critically each week). I really appreciate all of the support that I received from the instructor and the great examples that she provided. I'm looking into the Intermediate XML course.
" - Chris Scott
"I really enjoyed Zarina's style and approach. She's very energetic and extremely knowledgeable! I look forward to being in one of her classes again!
" - Tom Cummiskey
"Zarina's lectures and materials are well-designed, clear and concise. She is knowledgeable, prompt in responding to questions, and skilled in crafting those responses. Zarina makes a complex topic accessible." - Susan Bellomo
"I really enjoyed this class. It was very informative and left me wanting to learn more. I'm definitely signing up for Intermediate XML!" - Jessica D'Eustachio
"The content, format, and the pace of the class were all just right. The instructor responded promptly to questions, and she provided useful feedback on all assignments. This was my first eClass, and I am very satisfied. I plan to register for additional courses." - Dan Segal
"The Introduction to XML course has prepared me to feel comfortable with this technology. My company will be using Oracle's BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher) and this course opened my eyes to its practicality and its usefulness. Also, I have had Zarina for multiple classes and she provided prompt and constructive feedback. " - Patrick Bacon
"This class was wonderful and the Instructor was very organized!!! Can't wait till the next XML class :)" - Kristen Oliphant
"So far the best eClasses.org class I have taken. Zarina provided great feedback and the best materials so far. I look forward to taking other classes she offers." - Jason Sowards
"A very comprehensive introduction to XML. I especially liked the lecture notes, which were very helpful. Thanks" - Patsy James
"What a class! It gave me understanding how powerful XML is and thanks to Zarina's lectures, it's challenging just enough to make you work but not frustrate.
Thank you Zarina and thank you eClasses!" - Milada Piccini