Gain total control over your information with XSLT and XPath!

• Master XSLT and XPath--the "keys to the XML kingdom"
• Build custom XML output solutions that won't become obsolete
• Learn everything from basic XML-to-HTML conversions to leading edge techniques
• CD-ROM includes all examples from the book

Mastering XSLT and XPath gives you unprecedented control over your information--and helps you leverage virtually every new XML technology, from XLink to schemas. Discover XSLT's powerful vocabulary of easy, programming-like features, and learn how to build custom solutions that resist obsolescence. By the end of the first chapter, you'll be performing XML-to-HTML conversions for display in any Web browser. Then build on your knowledge through a series of hands-on examples that transform you into an XSLT/XPath expert!

• XSLT as an XML document instance: leveraging your existing XML skills
• XSLT stylesheet concepts and constructs: fundamental through advanced level
• XPath patterns and functions
• XSLT subroutine functions and variables
• XSLT processing of multiple nodes: iterative and conditional XSLT elements
• Controlling output options
• XSLT extensions, and more

Whether you're an experienced programmer or a novice markup specialist, here's your chance to master XML's most potent tools for organizing, updating, and delivering digital information--any data, anywhere, any time!

Gain total control over your information with XSLT and XPath Master XSLT and XPath--the keys to the XML kingdom Build custom XML output solutions that won't become obsolete Learn everything from basic XML-to-HTML conversions to leading edge techniques CD-ROM includes all examples from the bookMastering XSLT and XPath gives you unprecedented control over your information--and helps you leverage virtually every new XML technology, from XLink to schemas. Discover XSLT's powerful vocabulary of easy, programming-like features, and learn how to build custom solutions that resist obsolescence. By the end of the first chapter, you'll be performing XML-to-HTML conversions for display in any Web browser. Then build on your knowledge through a series of hands-on examples that transform you into an XSLT/XPath expert XSLT as an XML document instance: leveraging your existing XML skills XSLT stylesheet concepts and constructs: fundamental through advanced level XPath patterns and functions XSLT subroutine functions and variables XSLT processing of multiple nodes: iterative and conditional XSLT elements Controlling output options XSLT extensions, and moreWhether you're an experienced programm