Jeni Tennison

Beginning XSLT 2.0: From Novice to Professional introduces XML and XSLT bit-by-bit, gradually demonstrating the techniques that are required to generate HTML (and other formats) from XML. The second part pulls the theory together by looking at what you can do with XSLT, including generating graphics. Each chapter has several step-by-step examples, for which code is available online, and a list of exercise questions at the end that help review the new features described in that chapter. All of the examples and exercises are based around a single case study: making TV listings available online. Ur innehållet: Introducing XML.- Creating HTML from XML.- Templates.- Conditions.- Variables and Parameters.- Manipulating Atomic Values.- Paths and Sequences.- Result Trees.- Sorting and Grouping.- IDs, Keys and Numbering.- Named Templates, Stylesheet Functions and Recursion.- Building XSLT Applications.- Schemas.- Extensions and Backwards Compatibility.- Dynamic XSLT.- Creating SVG.- Interpreting RSS with XSLT.- Appendices: XPath Quick Reference; XSLT Quick Reference; Tools.

If you have a basic knowledge of markup and want to learn how to harness the power of XML using the XML transformation language, XSLT, then let this book be your essential guide. XML is well established as the universal standard for delivering documents and data on the Web. But of course, in order for XML to be useful, it needs to be processed. XSLT is an ideal processor that gives you the power to convert XML data for presentational purposes as well as to modify data structure. For example, you can generate different reports for multipurpose use from the same basic set of data, for viewing both on cell phones and computers. In this updated version of Tennison's original acclaimed Beginning XSLT, you'll learn the basics of how to create HTML from XML using XSLT, and then you'll move on to understand how to organize stylesheets using templates. Next, you'll be introduced to the XPath language, which has important uses such as selecting pieces of data, and performing calculations and string manipulations. Finally, you'll tackle some advanced topics, including building dynamic XSLT applications, creating SVG using XSLT, and validating XML with Schematron. Once you reach the end of this book, you'll have all the tools you need to revolutionize your websites and applications with XML and XSLT.

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