Beginning XML

The XML language has become the standard for writing documentson the Internet and is constantly improving and evolving. This newedition covers all the many new XML-based technologies that haveappeared since the previous edition four years ago, providing youwith an up-to-date introductory guide and reference. Packed withreal-world code examples, best practices, and in-depth coverage ofthe most important and relevant topics, this authoritative resourceexplores both the advantages and disadvantages of XML and addressesthe most current standards and uses of XML.

• Features the most updated content built on audience feedbackfrom the previous edition as well as the vast knowledge from XMLdeveloper teams
• Boasts new chapters on RELAX NG and Schematron, XMLfunctionality in databases, LINQ to XML, Jabber and XMLPP, XHTML,HTML5, and more
• Offers in-depth coverage on extracting data from XML andupdated material on Web Services

Beginning XML, Fifth Edition delivers the most importantaspects of XML in regard to what it is, how it works, whattechnologies surround it, and how it can best be used in a varietyof situations.