The Bottom Line
This is a great introductory book on XML. It clearly explains the language and will leave you hungry to get started on your documents.
Pros
- Strong historical explanation gives XML background
- Graphics and code samples make things clear
- Overviews of related specifications
Cons
- Not a lot of information on XML tools
Description
- Covers the basic concepts of XML in a clear and informative fashion.
- You will learn the core syntax of XML and how to create a valid and well-formed XML document.
- There is a short section on XLink, XPath, and XPointer to get more out of your XML.
- You'll learn the difference between a DTD and an XML Schema document.
- It even includes a short chapter on programming your XML.
Guide Review - Learning XML by Erik T. Ray
According to his bio, Erik Ray has been working with O'Reilly to help them move to an XML-based workflow. To do this, Erik needs to both know how to use XML and how to teach other people to use it. In this book he demonstrates that he more than meets those qualifications. This book covers the basics of XML, including the history of why it came about. Once you've finished reading it, you'll have a clear understanding of what XML is and isn't and how you can use it in your day-to-day tasks.
