This course equips learners with the skills to design, apply, and transform XML documents using CSS and XSLT. Beginning with foundational style sheet concepts, the course introduces learners to CSS syntax, selectors, and how to link stylesheets to XML. It then progresses into the principles of XSL, covering templates, XPath, sorting, and pattern matching. Through progressively structured lessons, learners will build their ability to construct dynamic transformations, generate styled HTML output, and integrate CSS formatting with XSL logic. Emphasis is placed on hands-on examples that simulate real-world document styling and transformation scenarios.
XML Practical - Style Sheets with CSS and XSL
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5 hours to complete
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July 2025
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There are 3 modules in this course
This module introduces learners to the foundational concepts of using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to style XML documents. Through conceptual overviews and practical examples, learners will explore how to write CSS rules, apply selectors, and connect style sheets to XML for enhanced presentation. The module emphasizes both the theory and hands-on syntax that underpin styling structured XML data using CSS conventions.
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9 videos4 assignments
This module introduces learners to the basics and applications of Extensible Stylesheet Language (XSL) for transforming and presenting XML data. Starting with the foundational syntax and capabilities of XSLT, the lessons progress through sorting, pattern matching, and the distinctions between XSL and CSS. Learners will gain hands-on experience in applying XSL templates, navigating XML using XPath, and integrating XSL with CSS to generate structured outputs. By the end of the module, learners will be equipped to build transformation logic for XML using real-world examples.
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6 videos3 assignments
This module provides hands-on experience through a series of practical examples that demonstrate how to integrate CSS and XSL for transforming and presenting XML content. Learners will explore dynamic styling techniques, attribute manipulation, output formatting, and real-world patterns for combining XSLT logic with HTML and CSS. By working through structured exercises, learners will gain confidence in generating styled, structured output from XML data using CSS and XSLT.
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7 videos3 assignments
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