XSLT : Programmer's Reference (Programmer to Programmer)

XSLT : Programmer's Reference (Programmer to Programmer)

Editorial Reviews
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As XML begins to take hold, the eXtensible Stylesheet Language: Transformation (XSLT) standard will be playing a major role in making all those XML predictions a reality. Author Michael Kay exudes enthusiasm in this guide, XSLT Programmer's Reference, by taking every opportunity to illustrate the power and flexibility of XSLT.

Kay calls XSLT the "SQL of the Web"--a phrase that is sure to perk up the ears of many readers expecting a simple documentation of just another Web-language standard. Like other Wrox Programmer's Reference series titles, this book starts off with chapters that rapidly introduce the concepts and set the context for the core of the book, which is a complete documentation of the XSLT standard. The book uses this space well to explore the transformation process and the tree structure that is used for both input and output of style sheet documents. By the time the reader gets to the reference section of the book, he or she will be convinced of the power of XSLT.

Each element of XSLT is covered with concise examples that include both the source XML code and style sheet code. XSLT style sheets can be used in a variety of ways and across a wide spectrum of complexity. The book helps the reader grasp this concept by presenting four style-sheet design patterns that comprise the vast majority of implementations. The text looks at each, demonstrating how to identify the design pattern by its content and apply it to appropriate circumstances.

XSLT is the true muscle behind XML and is integral to putting XML to work in the real world. This title is simply a must-have for any developer utilizing XML. --Stephen W. Plain

Topics covered:

XSLT transformation processing model
Style sheet structure
XSLT element reference
Expressions patterns
Functions
Style-sheet design patterns
Case studies
Saxon
Xalan
xt
Microsoft MSXML3

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Book Description
Who is this book for? This book is for programmers who want to learn how to use the XSLT language for developing web applications. The book is in four parts: a detailed introduction to the concepts of the language, a reference section giving comprehensive specifications and working examples of every feature, a development guide giving design advice and case studies for the advanced user, and a product reference detailing the features and usage of the latest versions of Microsoft MSXML, Apache Xalan, Oracle XML, open source Saxon, the TRAX API and other processors and tools. What does this book cover? Explains the rationale behind XSLT: what is it for? Describes the XSLT processing model Explores design patterns and stylesheet structure Provides a full reference to the XPath and XSLT languages Demonstrates the use of XSLT with worked examples Describes currently available XSLT processors updated to reflect recent advances in XSLT parser technology Includes coverage of proposed specification enhancements As an experienced developer, you need to get the facts on a new technology fast. Without the marketing hype, without the trivial introduction. That s what Wrox Programmer s References deliver. Hard facts on the newest technologies with practical examples of how to apply new tools to your development projects today.

XSLT : Programmer's Reference (Programmer to Programmer)

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