Incorporates 6 books in 1 desk reference. This title provides in depth coverage of the many features and specifications of XML, the data interchange standard of choice. It is designed to guide readers through the features and specifications of the XML dialects and help them develop their own custom Web applications all under one cover.

Discover how to speak XML, display XML in a browser, and validate XML

Your one-stop guide to understanding and using all of XML’s features and specifications

In less than five years, XML has become the universal format for exchanging information. Don’t get lost in the translation! With the seven minibooks in this all-in-one guide, you’ll have everything at your fingertips – from creating XML documents and working with schemas to using Xpointer, understanding SOAP, and diving into WSDL.

The Dummies Way

• Coverage of the essentials and beyond
• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Thumbtabs and other navigation aids
• Tear-out cheat sheet
• A dash of humor and fun