Introduction to XPath 2.0
An introduction to the concepts and syntax of XPath 2.0, the new XML query
and tree-traversal language (now in Working Draft) from W3C.
Instructor(s): Wendell Piez, Consultant, Mulberry Technologies, Inc., USA
Pre-Requisites: Knowledge of XML syntax and XSLT; in particular,
a working knowledge of XPath 1.0 is assumed (which can be acquired in
the morning tutorial, 'The Complea XPath 1.0')
Technology Requirements: None
Cause-and-effect Web Application Development with XForms
XForms is a recent W3C Recommendation that defines a platform for web-based
application development. This tutorial provides a comprehensive overview
of XForms using full-featured examples representative of real-world web
applications.
Instructor(s): John Boyer, Senior Product Architect, IBM Corporation, Canada
Pre-Requisites: Knowledge of XML; Basic awareness of XPath
Technology Requirements: None
Introduction to Topic Maps
A complete high-level introduction to Topic Maps that covers basic concepts
and use cases. Suitable for knowledge workers, editorial staff, consultants
and developers.
Instructor(s): Kevin Trainor, President, Ligent, USA
Pre-Requisites: None
Technology Requirements: None
Understanding XSLT: A Conceptual Introduction
In this introduction to XSLT you will learn the principles that underlie
XSLT, what it's good for, what it can and can't do, and how it is being
used by businesses and publishers. This is a concept course; showing practically
no syntax.
Instructor(s): Deborah Lapeyre, Senior XML Consultant, Mulberry Technologies, Inc., USA
Pre-Requisites: A basic knowledge of XML
Technology Requirements: None