XML Schema Accelerated

XML Schema is the next generation of enterprise data modeling and, as a developer, you need to know this industry acknowledged standard yesterday. Virtually all major systems development or integration projects today involve some aspect of XML Schema, whether it is only the datatypes and regular expressions, or the full specification. XML Schema Accelerated is the companion workbook to Altova Online Training’s XML Schema Accelerated Series of classes. The modules in this book take you from "know-of" to "know-how" with a step-by-step introduction to the details of XML Schema development using the world's leading XML development tool: Altova XMLSpy. Developers will appreciate the simple but precise explanations and the comprehensive coverage of the text. Major points are expanded with illustrations, screen shots, examples, and the perspective of Altova's award winning development team.

Altova's market-leading XML Schema editing tool, Altova XMLSpy, is used throughout the workbook. Altova XMLSpy’s companion Altova SchemaAgent™, a tool used for complex information architecture work with XML Schema, also makes several appearances. While the content is primarily focused on standards conformant XML Schema development, exposure to the world's leading XML development tool and its sophisticated XML Schema features is a considerable benefit. The workbook includes references to a large number of downloadable exercises and example files. These files are also bundled with soft copies of the text in both PDF and HTML Help format for fast look-ups. Everything is in place to let you get to work with XML Schema right away, and Altova XMLSpy helps you make it look easy.

This developer's workbook-format training material is rich in examples, exercises and insights covering the entire scope of the W3C XML Schema recommendation including the built-in datatype library, the structures, regular expressions, and best practices. A working knowledge of XML is assumed. Some exposure to the core concepts of XPath 1.0 is helpful for the chapters on modeling relational constraints. No programming experience is needed to accelerate your knowledge of XML Schema with this comprehensive technical introduction to one of the most vital and important subjects in the XML development world.