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Week 1 COAP 2180

Learning goals

On week one we will look at XML in three ways:

  • Where is XML used ?
  • What is XML ? (a formalism)
  • What do we mean by a "document structure" ?
  • How can we hand-code XML "applications" ? You will learn how to use an XML editor and make use of so-called DTDs.

Introduction to XML (Monday)

The learning environment
  • World classroom (Blackboard)
  • This wiki
  • Homework projects, exams and grading
Introduction to XML - slides
Introduction to XML

Editing and styling XML (Wednesday)

Understanding and editing XML
XML with CSS style (first contact, again on week 2)
Examples files

Additional documentation

If you find that my lecture notes and slides are incomplete, too short or not good enough, reading either one or both texts is mandatory !

  • XML in a Nutshell, Chapter 1 Introducing XML and Chapter 2 XML Fundamentals
  • Learning XML, Chapter 2 Markup and Core Concepts

Both are available through the world classroom

For the adventurous

Homework 1 - Weeks 1/2

Deadline and submission:

  • Monday week 3 (before start of class)

See week 2