Introduction to XML (Online Course)

XML is today’s most popular way to store and send information. In this course, you’ll master the essentials of XML through easy-to-follow, real-world examples. Even if you’ve never tried computer programming, you’ll discover how quickly you can learn to produce powerful “code.” By the end of this course, you will be surprised at how fun programming can be!

You will learn all the essential elements of programming like variables, loops, and branching. Using a full-featured design editor, you’ll see how to build efficient, professional-looking user interfaces. You will explore all the main XML techniques – XPath, XSL, schemas, namespaces, DOM, and SAX. You’ll practice using XML to search, manipulate, validate, and merge XML files and use SVG for displaying graphics like charts, drawings, and diagrams. When you’ve finished this course, you will understand how XML simplifies computer programming, and you’ll have built a surprisingly sophisticated cookbook program that displays, modifies, searches, imports, and deletes recipes stored in XML format. This is your first step toward writing custom programs or furthering your career!

Hardware Requirements:

• This course is not suitable for Mac users unless you have a Windows emulator such as Parallels installed to run the Windows OS on your Mac OS X machine.

Software Requirements:

• Windows 8 or newer.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
• Microsoft’s free Visual Studio Express or Visual Studio Community 2013 through 2019 versions. You’ll install this Visual Studio software during Lesson 1.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click here to download the Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

There are no prerequisites to take this course. Programming experience is not required, just an interest in finding out how easy and fun programming can be!

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Course Hours: 24.00