Programming the Web Using XML by Ellen Pearlman and Eileen Mullin, part of our Web Developer Series, is designed to help those who have a background in HTML make the transition to XML, is designed to ensure that those who are new to Web design get the best introduction possible into developing sites in XML. The book begins with a comparison of HTML, XHTML, and XML, and includes real-life examples of how XML is being used today to help readers appreciate the power of XML. It also provides comprehensive coverage of the rules and standards for XML, which is very critical in programming XML. After completing this book, users will receive a comprehensive foundation to the rules and standards of XML syntax, complete with a series of lessons that walk he/she through the process of creating XML documents and related files.

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 Appreciating the Power of XML Chapter 2 Comparing HTML, XHTML, and XML Chapter 3 Understanding How XML Works: The Fundamentals Chapter 4 Using Elements and Attributes Chapter 5 Creating Document Type Definitions (DTDs) Chapter 6 Using Character Sets: Appreciating Unicode Chapter 7 Applying Cascading Style Sheets Chapter 8 Applying Extensible Style Sheets Chapter 9 Linking XML Documents Chapter 10 Using XML Parsers Chapter 11 Using Scalable Vector Graphics Chapter 12 Adding Multimedia With SMIL: Simulated Multimedia Integration Language Chapter 13 Making Your Work Instant or Wireless with WML: Wireless Markup Language Chapter 14 Pulling it All Together Chapter 15 Integrating Sophisticated Programming and Databases with XML Appendix A: Online Resources Appendix B: Unicode