Welcome to "Practical XML Programming - Build and Deploy Web Apps"! In the present era of the digital world, the role of XML (eXtensible Markup Language) in the data interchange, web development and many other applications is still very important. The purpose of this book is not only to present you with useful and hands-on skills in the use of XML to develop sophisticated Web projects, but especially to make you understand the potential real life power of XML technologies. XML is a markup language, not the only one, but a very handy tool because it defines a standard form of data structuring and organization that makes it easy for data to be worked out, communicated and exchanged among various platforms and systems. Whether you are an experienced developer who wants to broaden your skill set or a beginner who is eager to learn, this book will show you the basic principles of XML programming and will enable you to create reliable web solutions.

This book is filled with to-be-covered topics, ranging from XML document structure, XPath and XSLT transformations, through XML Schema validation to XML processing with various programming languages, to give just a few examples. Each chapter aims to deliver concise descriptions, real-world case studies, and self-paced assignments, so you can make the best use of the concepts, and as a result, achieve a comprehensive knowledge of XML.

Happy coding!