Duration: 3 days

Description 
This course will give Java developers a hands-on introduction to XML programming fundamentals. Students will understand how to build and deploy XML-based architectures on the Java platform. Using Java XML APIs like JAXP, Xerces and Xalan, students will build a simple, XML-based web application.

Topics

• DOM vs SAX for XML parsing
• How to develop XML readers using SAX and Xerces.
• Building Content and Erorr handlers.
• How to implement validation using DTDs and XML Schemas.
• Using DOM and JDOM for building XML handlers.
• Sun's JAXP API for XML.
• How to choose a publishing framework.
• JSP, XSP and tag libraries for XML web publishing.
• SOAP and Web Services.
• How to use XSL and XSLT to publish to the web.
• Using Xalan, XSLT and servlets to build HTML.
• How to build enterprise XML web applications using XML and Java.

Prerequisites

• An solid of understanding of XML.
• Java programming experience.
• Familiarity with internet architecture and technologies like HTML, HTTP and web servers.