XML 101: Lesson 1: Learn XML

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XML 101 Lesson 1: Learn XML From Jennifer Kyrnin, your Guide to Web Design / HTML After completing this course, you will understand the basics of XML, how to create a valid and well-formed document and create DTDs, Schemas and XSLT documents. XML is a complex tool, but with this class you'll be well on your way to understanding it. To get the most out of this class you should do the following: Save all the emails. They include links to the lessons, and additional information that you may need in the future. Read every lesson in its entirety. Most of the questions I get about the classes are answered in either the email text or the links in the email. Read all the pages that are directly linked in the lesson email message. The email message is the class reminder, but the body of information is in the pages that it links to. You don't need to follow the links on those pages unless you are interested in learning more. In other words, read the articles that the email sends you to. Remember, if you miss a lesson, or want to get ahead, you can get the classes resent or get missing lessons. This course will cover many aspects of XML, including: Basic XML XML rules and syntax XML parsers and how they work Elements and attributes DTDs and Schemas Namespaces XSL and XSLT As well as advanced XML technologies Click on the Link Below to See the Class Online Lesson 1: Definitions, Declaration Statement & Root Elem Those who wish to delve into the world of XML must have an understanding of the purpose of the language and potential uses. XML, by itself, does not do much. The family of XML languages work together to provide everything you need to develop a rich platform that is versatile and flexible. These lessons will guide you through the basics of syntax, formatting and explain the ways XML can work for you. Take your time stepping through the individual processes, such as element development, to produce valid and well-formed XML documents. Things You Need: Text Editor A basic text editor like Notepad for Windows or TextEdit for Macintosh. Start Learning XML What is XML? A description of the Extensible Markup Language (XML) that covers history, initial concept, development of subsets and applications to guide you through an understanding of this markup language. What is XSL XML by itself is not terribly useful. You must develop formatting files that present the data contained by XML. It is essential to understand the difference between these two structures before beginning to learn XML. XML Language and Structures Glossary XML is a family of languages and structures that will help develop your pages. This is an effective tool that gives you a peek at the technology behind XML and the possibilities it offers. Use this page as a reference as you increase your XML knowledge. The Declaration Statement and Root Element The first step to creating a file in XML is to make a declaration statement and define the root element. This tutorial will walk you through the basic rules of creating these two essential components. Homework Homework for Lesson 1 Define XML and XSL, the function of each language and how they differ in style and purpose. Write a basic declaration statement and create your first root element. If you would like help with the homework, or want to discuss the class, you can do so in the HTML / XML Forum. Administrativa Get Lost Lessons This is a self-paced class. This means that if you need more time than a week to study the lessons, that is fine. And if you finish the lessons before the next lesson is mailed to you, you may request it early. This email is written by: Jennifer Kyrnin Web Design / HTML Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'XML 101' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement