{"product_id":"xslt-for-dummies-isbn-9780764536519","title":"XSLT For Dummies","description":"Restructuring information in an XML document so that it works in other formats used to be a time-consuming ordeal involving lots of blood, sweat, and tears. Now XSLT (Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations) makes the process nearly instantaneous. Just provide an example of the kind of information you’d like to see, and XSLT does the rest. With XSLT you can effortlessly transform XML documents into virtually any kind of output, including other XML documents and HTML pages. But mastering XSLT can be tricky, especially if you’ve never worked with XML or HTML; and most books on the subject are written for people who have. Here comes \u003ci\u003eXSLT For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e to the rescue!  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eXSLT For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is your ticket to quickly mastering XSLT—no matter what your prior programming experience. Writing in easygoing, plain English, XML pro Richard Wagner provides expert advice, step-by-step guidance, and tons of crystal-clear examples to help you harness the power of XSLT to transform documen ts. In no time you’ll:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand how XSLT works with XSL and XPath\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperiment with templates, stylesheets, and expressions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerform HTML transformations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaster XPath data types and functions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCombine XSLT stylesheets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore cool XSLT programming tricks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eXSLT For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e works from the ground up, starting with a practical introduction of the “X-Team”—XML, XSL, XSLT, and X-Path—and instructions on how to write a XSLT stylesheet. From there it quickly moves onward and upward through the whole range of important XSLT topics, including:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTransforming with stylesheets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding and using template rules\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUsing XPath to locate nodes in XML documents\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCombining XSLT stylesheets and adding processing instructions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDebugging XSLT transformations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTen XSLT processors available online\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt doesn’t matter whether you’re a babe in the woods who can’t tell a “tag” from an element, or you’re an old pro at creating XML documents, \u003ci\u003eXSLT For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e offers you a fun, easy way to explore and take full advantage of Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations.\u003c\/p\u003e  Introduction.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part I: Getting Started with XSLT.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1: Introducing the X-Team.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2: Writing Your First XSLT Stylesheet.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part II: Becoming an XSLT Transformer.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3: Transforming with Style (Stylesheets, That Is).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4: Templates Rule!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5: XPath Espresso.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6: We Want Results!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part III: Prime Time XSLT.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 7: Adding Programming Logic Isn't Just for Propheads.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 8: Variables in XSLT: A Breed Apart.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 9: Tweaking the Results to Get What You Want.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 10: To HTML and Beyond!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 11: XPath Data Types and Functions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part IV: eXtreme XSLT.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 12: Combining XSLT Stylesheets.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 13: \"Gimme Some Space\" and Other Output Issues.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 14: Keys and Cross-Referencing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 15: Namespaces Revisited.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 16: Extending XSLT.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 17: Debugging XSLT Transformations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part V: The Part of Tens.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 18: Ten Most Confusing Things About XSLT.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 19: Ten All-Pro XSLT Resources on the Web.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 20: Ten XSLT Processors Available Online.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Book Registration Information. \u003cb\u003eRichard Wagner\u003c\/b\u003e, the former chief architect of NetObjects ScriptBuilder and the primary author of the ECMAScript Components standard, is currently in charge of development tools at Nombas, Inc.  Harness the power of XSLT to transform XML documents\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Get tips on result trees, HTML transformations, and XPath functions\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The fun and easy way to exploit Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e With XSLT, XSL, and XPath, you can transform XML documents into HTML pages or different XML documents. 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