Introduction to XML

In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of XML for use with XML-enabled applications or general web use.  This introduction to XML prepares you with a foundation in one of the key elements of web programming.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of XML, SGML, and HTML.
• Find and fix syntax errors in XML elements and attributes.
• Create and declare a Document Type Definition (DTD) in an XML file.
• Build schemas, namespaces, restrictions, and data types in XML.
• Perform transformations using advanced XSL.
• Navigate an XML document with XPath.
• Develop a personal information manager using XML, XSL, DTD, and HTML.

From beginning to end, you will learn by doing your own XML-based projects and submitting them for instructor feedback.  These projects, as well as the final project, will add to your portfolio and contribute to certificate completion.  Besides a browser and Internet connection, all software is provided online by the O’Reilly School of Technology.

This course counts towards the Web Programming Certificate Series.

Prerequisites:  Introduction to HTML and CSS, or equivalent skills.  This course is meant for the beginning or intermediate programmer.

60 Clock-hours  4 CEUs  $398.00 $278.60

Course Details and Syllabus

Course:	Introduction to XML
Tuition:	$398 $278.60
Time Frame:	This course is online and self-paced. You can expect to work approximately 60 hours on this course.
Technical Requirements:	As long as you have a web browser and internet connection, you can take this course from anywhere in the world.
CEUs:	4 Continuing Education Units with official letter from O’Reilly Media.
Software:	The web-based Learning Sandbox® provided for you will contain all your lessons, projects, quizzes, account files, editors, and parsing tools necessary to build your skills from beginning to end, even beyond coursework. No other software is needed.
Instructor:	You will have one instructor throughout the course who will evaluate your projects and quizzes, hand them back for improvement when necessary, and coach you throughout your skills advancement.
Book:	All required course materials and software are included online within the Learning Sandbox®. However, within a few weeks of enrolling, you’ll receive the e-book XML In A Nutshell, 3rd Edition as a reference resource from O’Reilly.
Certificates:	Completion of this course counts toward both the Web Programming Certificate Series and the C#.NET Programming Certificate Series.
Prerequisites:	Introduction to HTML and CSS, or equivalent HTML coding skills. This course is meant for the beginning or intermediate programmer.
Topics:	Basic XML syntax, formatting, differences between XML and HTML, elements, attributes, document types definitions (DTDs) and how to use them, XML schemas, basic XSL and XML transformations, and XPath.
Syllabus:	XML LAB 1 — Introduction to XML How to Learn Using O’Reilly School of Technology Courses Understanding the OST Learning and Work Space Environment What is XML? A History of XML and SGML How is XML being used? Parsing XML A simple XML document Differences Between XML and HTML Common Mistakes XML LAB 2 — Your First XML Document Phone Book XML Elements and Attributes Finding and fixing syntax errors XML Vocabulary XML Tools XML LAB 3 — Using DTDs (Document Type Definitions) What is a Document Type Definition? Declaring use of a DTD in your XML file Internal, External, or none? DTD: The Specifics Entities ANY and EMPTY What is a Content Model? XML LAB 4 — Introduction to Schemas What is a schema? What is a namespace? Your first schema XML LAB 5 — Data Types Data Types Complex Data Types Simple Data Types Attributes XML LAB 6 — Restrictions Set of Values Range of Values Length XML LAB 7 — Schema Structure Names and Refs Building a Schema Substitutions Any XML LAB 8 — Basic XSL What is XSL? What are the uses of XSL? Using the Translate function in CodeRunner Layout of an XSL Document and Templates xsl:template xsl:apply-templates XML LAB 9 — Advanced XSL Translating the Address Book to XHTML xsl:value-of xsl:if xsl:choose xsl:for-each XML LAB 10 — XPath What is XPath? Using XPath to Navigate an XML Document Predicates XML LAB 11 — Advanced XPath Functions Axes Other Axes XML LAB 12 — The future of XML XSLT 2.0 / XPath 2.0 Changes in 2.0 Data types Output Grouping XML LAB 13 — Final Project Personal Information Manager Storing the Data in XML Output to HTML