Complete Idiot's Guide to XML (Complete Idiot's Guide)

Author David Gulbransen explains the evolution of XML, the concepts behind the XML technology, and the reasons why you might consider XML for applications within your organization. Learn the historical background on XML and how it came into being, including its relationships to other Web technologies such as HTML. See explanations of the building blocks of XML, which allow you to create and use XML based documents and solutions. Coverage of advanced XML topics is included, which will provide you with the direction for more complex XML solutions. Also included is an overview of the related technologies which are helping XML become firmly entrenched in data management issues relating to the Internet.