This comprehensive, hands-on course equips learners with the skills to design, analyze, and implement robust XML-based solutions for modern web development. Spanning foundational XML structure to advanced integration with Java and transformation tools, the course offers practical insights into schema validation, data parsing, content styling, and real-time XML manipulation.



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There are 8 modules in this course
This module introduces the fundamentals of XML, including its purpose, applications, syntax, and structure. Learners will explore how XML differs from HTML and gain foundational knowledge to begin working with XML documents.
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4 videos3 assignments
This module focuses on XML Schema Definitions (XSD) for validating the structure and data types within XML documents. Learners will discover how to implement simple and complex types, apply constraints, and enforce rules.
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8 videos4 assignments
This module covers techniques to display XML in browsers and enhance its appearance using CSS and XSLT. Learners will also understand the difference between raw XML and styled presentations.
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2 videos2 assignments
Learners will explore the role of parsers in processing XML documents, including DOM, SAX, and their implementations. The module emphasizes parsing strategies, differences, and use cases for each.
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8 videos4 assignments
This module dives into XSLT for transforming XML data into styled formats. Learners will create templates, apply conditional logic, and integrate dynamic functionality through XSLT.
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6 videos3 assignments
This module introduces StAX (Streaming API for XML) for pull-based XML parsing. Learners will use cursor and iterator APIs for memory-efficient XML reading and writing.
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6 videos3 assignments
In this module, learners will bind XML documents to Java objects using JAXB. It covers annotations, schema integration, and marshalling/unmarshalling techniques for seamless object mapping.
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7 videos4 assignments
This module explores linking mechanisms using XLink, and navigation techniques with XPath. Learners will construct expressions to retrieve, filter, and link XML content efficiently.
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14 videos4 assignments
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