XML Programming

This curriculum will teach learners why XML is useful for developing Web and enterprise applications and the basics about how to write XML well-formed documents. It will cover the history of XML, the features and benefits of XML, writing XML documents, and using style sheets, including Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and the Extensible Style Language (XSL).

Audience

The audience for this curriculum would ideally have experience developing Web and enterprise applications using XML. They would typically work as a Application Developer or a Software Engineer. Previous Web development experience using HTML is required. At least elementary knowledge about other programming or scripting languages is recommended.

Course Contents

Components and Style Sheets

• Identify the features and functions of XML.
• Identify the stages in the development of markup languages.
• Identify the tags in XML document structure.
• Identify the functions of data modeling in XML.
• Associate a Document Type Definition (DTD) with an XML document.
• Define elements in XML.
• Identify key stages in the development of cascading style sheets and HTML.
• Identify the methods of presenting XML in browsers.
• Identify the functions and features of cascading style sheets.

DOM, SAX, and XSLT

• Identify the features and functions of APIs used to interact with a parser.
• Identify the functions and features of Document Object Model (DOM) in XML.
• Identify the features of Document Object Model (DOM) specification.
• Identify the functions and features of Simple API for XML (SAX).
• Identify the structure of an Simple API for XML (SAX) application.
• Identify the characteristics of error handling in Simple API for XML (SAX).
• Identify the features and functions of the XSLT elements used to generate output.
• Identify XSLT elements used for conditional processing and looping.
• Identify and declare xsl:import and xsl:include elements.

Delivery

Computer Based Training (CD-ROM)

Content

Interactive, skills-based with full testing for exam preparation

Duration

Approx 20 hours

Qualifications

Keimos Certificate of Study

Prerequisites

Good HTML and an elementary knowledge of scripting languages or relevant experience

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Keimos Programming Courses

Our courses use simulations extensively to provide opportunities for students to learn & practice skills-based content. This “learning by doing'” model is far more effective than the traditional true/false, multiple choice approach. Live application software is not needed.

Interactive content is used often in the courses to engage the learner's attention, to reinforce and exercise skills being taught, and to provide feedback on the learner's grasp of a skill or concept.

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