MSXML

Abstract: There is no easier way to learn XML! XML (Extensible Markup Language) is the language that enables efficient interchange of structured data across the Web. Written in non-technical language, this book covers the details of the language and demonstrates its use through real-world examples. The book also explains how to build an XML application from start to finish. Table of contents Chapter 1. XML: An Inside Look Chapter 2. Creating an XML Document Chapter 3. Document Type Definitions Chapter 4. XML Schema Chapter 5. XLink, XPath, XPointer Chapter 6. XSLT Chapter 7. XML Parsers and Transformations Chapter 8. Really Simple Syndication (RSS) Chapter 9. XQuery Chapter 10: MSXML FINAL EXAM ANSWERS TO QUIZZES AND FINAL EXAM INDEX

Abstract: From the Publisher: "Excellent.... A master of clarity, Jeni explains the detail necessary to apply XSLT quickly and successfully." —Dave Pawson, XSLT-UK organizer, XSLT FAQ host "Jeni provides a comprehensive cookbook of real-world recipes that no XSLT practitioner should be without." —Steve Muench, Lead XML Evangelist, Oracle Corporation Your Source for Real-World XSLT Solutions Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformation, along with the XML Path Language, give you the power to transform XML documents into HTML documents, or to other XML documents that you can use in Web-based applications. But how do you implement XSLT in the real world? This book provides the answer. Covering everything from reformatting numbers to create dynamic XSLT applications, XSLT expert Jeni Tennison delivers a wealth of ready-to-use utility templates and practical XSLT solutions — everything you need to jump-start XSLT development. Your Road Map to Rapid XSLT Development Take advantage of utility templates for searching and replacing strings, calculating minimums, and moreBuild your own recursive templates or use simple XpathsDiscover ready-made solutions for filtering, numbering, grouping, and other transformationsUnderstand the building blocks of XSLT applicationsSeparate style from format and break up your stylesheet into functional modules that are easier to maintain and reuseBuild dynamic applications that use client-side processing with MSXML or server-side processing with CocoonFine-tune stylesheets to work more efficiently and deliver exactly the output you are looking forHarness the power of the XSLT extensions availablewith MSXML, Saxon, and Xalan UNLIMITED EDITION Continuous Content Read or download all-new contentAccess a searchable version of the book Author Biography: Jeni Tennison is an XSLT and XML consultant who started developing Web-based applications while pursuing her Ph.D. in knowledge engineering at the University of Nottingham in the U.K. She is a regular contributor on the XSL-List mailing list. In 2001, she was invited to speak on XSLT design patterns at the very first XSLT U.K. Conference.

Abstract: This paper considers the production of a Web based income and expenditure reporting and forecasting system for a national children's charity. The reporting element was deigned to enable cost centre to view and base business decisions on accurate and up to date financial information. The forecasting element of the system allows costcentre managers to inform the central finance department of their current financial situation. Based on consideration of the available Web technologies, a case is presented here for using a flexible model of Web delivery and offline accessibility, through the use of ADO, MSXML parser, JavaScript, ASP, XML and XSL(T). The approach is "future focused" and allows for rapid migration to new platforms in response to changes within both the industry, and the business e.g. WAP, PDA. The combined approach presented here results in an implementation where each independent technology is sued to do what it does best: the speed of SQL combined with the flexibility and portability of XML. BBM is currently in operation at The Children's Society (TCS) Headquarters and is serving the reporting and forecasting needs of approximately 150 budget holders based across the country.