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Introduction

• In a very short time, XML has been recognised as key to the provision of flexible solutions in a complex and fast-moving world. The course also looks at how to use XML for general application integration.
• Examples show how to exchange XML data using a variety of protocols, including CORBA, SOAP and message-based systems such as MQ Series and MSMQ.
• Commercial products are also discussed as well as in-built XML support from relational databases.
• The course comprises lectures, demonstrations, and mini hands-on exercises.
• The demonstrations and exercises illustrate the capabilities and scope of XML, rather than drilling down into the technical details.
• All code samples are available for delegates to take away and study after the course.

Class Goals

• Learn to create well-formed XML documents
• Learn to create basic DTDs
• Learn to create basic XML schemas
• Learn to create basic XSLTs to transform XML documents for output as text, HTML and other XML structures

Prerequisites

• Delegates must have some experience in application development or design. Familiarity with HTML is beneficial but not essential. An appreciation of Web-based or multi-tier systems would be advantageous.

Objectives

After completing this course, delegates will be able to:

• Describe the syntax and structure of XML documents
• Start making decisions about how XML data can be used in their systems
• Appreciate the role of XML in web-based systems
• Understand how XML can be used to integrate systems

Suitable For

• Developers, designers, and system architects that need to understand XML terminology, applicability and capabilities.