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Advanced XML Technologies - XML Schema & XSLT


Course Overview
The eXtensible Markup Language has become the standard for data exchange between businesses and within an enterprise system. Such industrial applications of XML need complex validation and transformation technologies to manage the integration of distinct information systems.

XML Schema is the next generation grammar validation technology that will replace DTD technology over time. It provides greater control to the document and message designer over the structure of XML and also contains powerful features to promote reuse and flexibility.

The XML Language for Transformation (XSLT) is a powerful framework to translate between XML structures. A declarations of template which contain transformation rules for an XML element

This one day course focuses on the XML Schema and XSLT languages for performing document validation and transformation.

What will I learn?
Using XML coupled with supporting technologies XML Schema and XSLT provides your organisation with a robust and standard means of integration and information translation.

On completing this course you will

  • Understand the Schema syntax
  • Be able to assess the different approaches to XML Schema definition
  • Grasp the Object Oriented features of XML Schema
  • Assimilate the operating principles of XSLT
  • Understand XSLT syntax adn contructs
  • Course Style
    Instructor-led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities - 60% practical ratio

    Course Contents
    Modules

  • Introduction
  • XML Schema Syntax
  • XML Schema Patterns
  • XSLT Principles
  • Advanced XSLT
  • Prerequisites

  • XML Experience
  • Some Programming experience beneficial
  • Recommended Follow-On Courses
    XML Programming with Java

    Duration
    1 days

    Cost
    £1,500 plus VAT

    Recommended reading & follow on courses

    XML In a Nutshell,
    ISBN-10: 0596007647, ISBN-13: 978-0596007645,


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    Who has been on this course before

    Qinetiq
    HMGCC