XML is much more than just a standard to represent structured text documents.

In this course

• the basic XML specifications (such as XML, XML Schema and XSLT) are explained;
• many examples are given of the practical applications of XML technology.

• XML basics
  • XML structure
  • content types
  • namespaces
  • usage examples
• Defining/imposing structure
  • DTD
  • XML Schema
• Parsing
  • DOM
  • SAX
• Transforming and Rendering
  • XPath
  • XSLT
  • XSLFO
• Searching
  • XQuery
  • XPath
• Web services
  • SOAP
  • WSDL

Theory with demonstrations and exercises.

Delivered as a live, interactive training: available in-person or online, or in a hybrid format. Training can be implemented in English, Dutch, or French.

No specific background is required. Basic knowledge of data modelling is an advantage.

Analysts, application developers, database administrators and project leaders who want to gain an overview of XML and its application areas. People who are going to work with XML in practice, should instead take the technical course (XML fundamentals course)

You can test yourself to see if this course contains enough new information for you by filling out the on-line self-test.