XML XSL Transformations Level 2

Overview

This course is a follow-up to XML XSL Transformations, Level 1 . The XSLT specification is maintained by the W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) and is a core part of the growing family of XML technologies. A related XML technology is the XPath language, which is required for using XSLT stylesheets. Students in this course continue to learn the details of both XSLT and XPath, including the various XSLT elements not covered in Level 1, the XSLT functions, and the unabbreviated XPath syntax. They will also use XSLT in a server-side environment utilizing ASP (Active Server Pages) and ADO (ActiveX Data Objects) technologies. Finally, students will use XSLT with XML data islands and SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics).

Prerequisites

We designed XML XSL Transformations, Level 2 for the student who is familiar with the general concepts involved in XML. It presupposes that the student has successfully taken XML XSL Transformations, Level 1. Furthermore, prior to taking this course students should have taken the following Element K courses (or have equivalent knowledge) HTML 4 Web Authoring, Level 1 HTML 4 Web Authoring, Level 2 Cascading Style Sheets Web Development XML An Introduction Some knowledge of basic programming concepts and/or experience with Web scripting (VBScript or JavaScript) would also be helpful. A knowledge of the XML Document Object Model, though not strictly necessary, would be helpful and is important for anyone planning to work with XSLT.

Benefits

Students will learn advanced XSLT and XPath elements, functions, and syntax not presented in the Level 1 course. They will also use XSLT in simple server-side examples, and use XSLT with XML data islands and SVG graphics.

Target Student

This course is for anyone already introduced to the basics of XML and its related technologies, and who is interested in XML programming. Students should have a strong background with HTML, and preferably have some knowledge of general programming concepts. This course assumes successful completion of XML XSL Transformations, Level 1 .

What's Next

This course is a part of a series of courses that provide the foundation of XML technologies. After having learned about DTDs and Schemas, XSL/XSLT/XPath, and XML DOM, students will be well-poised to start integrating XML support into their Web applications using ASP/ADO, Java/JSP, ColdFusion, various database management systems, and so on.