Welcome to The Coding College’s XML Syllabus, your complete guide to mastering XML and its related technologies. This syllabus is designed for beginners, intermediate learners, and advanced users who want to build a solid foundation and practical expertise in XML.
Module 1: Introduction to XML
- What is XML?
- Importance and Applications of XML
- Advantages of XML Over Other Formats
- Structure of an XML Document
- Basic Syntax and Rules
Module 2: XML Basics
- XML Elements
- Defining and Nesting Elements
- Naming Rules for Elements
- XML Attributes
- When to Use Attributes vs. Elements
- Attribute Syntax Rules
- XML Namespaces
- Purpose and Syntax of Namespaces
- Default and Custom Namespaces
Module 3: Advanced XML Concepts
- XML Tree Structure
- Parent, Child, Sibling Relationships
- Visualizing XML Trees
- XML Comments and CDATA Sections
- Adding Comments to XML
- Handling Special Characters with CDATA
- XML Validation
- Well-Formed XML vs. Valid XML
- Validation Techniques
Module 4: XML with Related Technologies
- DTD (Document Type Definition)
- Introduction to DTD
- DTD Syntax and Rules
- Validating XML with DTD
- XSD (XML Schema Definition)
- Understanding XML Schema
- Defining Simple and Complex Elements
- Using Restrictions, Facets, and Data Types
- Validating XML with XSD
Module 5: XML Transformation
- XSLT (Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations)
- Introduction to XSLT
- Transforming XML to HTML
- XSLT Elements:
<xsl:template>,<xsl:value-of>,<xsl:for-each> - Sorting and Conditional Statements in XSLT
- XPath (XML Path Language)
- Basics of XPath
- XPath Syntax and Axes
- Using XPath in XSLT
Module 6: XML Data Processing
- DOM (Document Object Model)
- Accessing and Manipulating XML Nodes
- Adding, Replacing, and Removing Nodes
- Traversing XML Trees
- XML Parsing
- Types of Parsers: DOM and SAX
- Parsing XML in JavaScript, Python, and PHP
Module 7: XML in Web Development
- AJAX with XML
- Introduction to AJAX
- Sending XML Data to a Server
- Processing Server Responses with XML
- XML and APIs
- Using XML in REST and SOAP APIs
- Comparing XML with JSON
Module 8: XML Applications
- Creating RSS Feeds
- Designing Sitemaps
- Using XML in Configuration Files
- XML in E-commerce Platforms
Module 9: XML Querying
- XQuery
- Introduction to XQuery
- Writing Basic XQuery Expressions
- FLWOR (For, Let, Where, Order By, Return) Statements
- Querying XML Data for Complex Use Cases
Module 10: Practical XML Projects
- Creating a Product Catalog in XML
- Building an XML-Based Sitemap for SEO
- Implementing a Web Service with SOAP and XML
- Developing an RSS Feed for a Blog
Module 11: XML Tools and Validators
- Popular XML Editors: Visual Studio Code, Notepad++, Oxygen XML Editor
- Online XML Validators
- XML Beautifiers and Formatters
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this syllabus, you will:
- Understand the fundamentals and advanced features of XML.
- Validate and transform XML documents using DTD, XSD, XSLT, and XPath.
- Use XML in real-world applications like RSS feeds, APIs, and sitemaps.
- Build practical projects that demonstrate your XML expertise.
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