XML, XSL Transformations, Advanced
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).
Audience
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, Introduction.
- HTML 4.01, Introduction
- HTML 4.01, Intermediate
- Cascading Style Sheets, Web Development
- XML, Introduction
Advanced XSLT Elements, Part 1
- The Structure of XSLT Stylesheets Reconsidered
- Importing and
Including Stylesheets
- Variables and Parameters
Advanced XSLT Elements, Part 2
- Output Options
- Copying XML Directly to the Output
Tree
- Using Other Advanced XSLT Elements
The Built-in XSLT Functions
- General Purpose Functions
- The document() Function
XPath Axes and Location Paths
- The Current Context Reconsidered
- XPath Axes and Unabbreviated XPath
Syntax
Server-Side XSLT Programming with ASP, XMLDOM, and ADO
- Using XSLT with ASP and the XML DOM
- Transforming XML Obtained from
a Database
Data Islands and SVG Output
- Using XML Data Islands with XSLT
- Converting XML Documents into SVG
Graphics
In order for a class to be successful, all students should share the same general level
of knowledge and experience. If a participant does not demonstrate these, the instructor will take
the necessary steps either to prepare the participant or place him/her in a more appropriate course.
This policy is intended to maintain the high level of quality control that you have come to expect.
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