Professional ASP.NET 2.0 XML (Programmer to Programmer)

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 566 pages
• Published by: Wrox January 18, 2006
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0764596772
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0764596773
• Book Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.5 x 1.5 inches
• Weighs: 1.8 pounds

Product Description

• The foundation for most Web services, XML can also be used with ASP.NET to display data from an infinite variety of sources in a Web site
• After covering the basics, the book explores the many ways that XML documents can be created, transformed, and transmitted to other systems using ASP.NET 2.0
• Two major case studies address issues such as reading and writing XML data, XML data validation, transforming XML Data with XSLT, SQL Server XML integration, XML support in ADO.NET, and XML Web Services

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You'll also learn more about SQL Server 2005 XML features, XML serialization, and XML Web services. You'll see how XML can be used to increase application efficiency and reach. Two helpful real-life case studies used throughout the book demonstrate the many ways that XML documents can be created, transformed, and transmitted to other systems using ASP.NET.

What you will learn from this book

• How to read and write XML data
• Advanced Web service concepts such as SOAP headers and extensions
• Using XmlSerializer to serialize XML documents as XML data
• Techniques to build programs or scripts that create, read, and update settings in web.config and machine.config files
• How to create an XSD schema in Visual Studio® 2005
• Tips on working with typed and untyped data type columns
• How to get a head start with Microsoft's new "Atlas" Ajax technology for ASP.NET and XML

Who this book is for

This book is for intermediate to experienced programmers who are already familiar with XML and want to gain a clear understanding of ASP.NET development. Some basic knowledge of C# is necessary.

Wrox Professional guides are planned and written by working programmers to meet the real-world requirements of programmers, developers, and IT professionals. Focused and relevant, they address the issues technology professionals face every day. They provide examples, practical solutions, and expert education in new technologies, all designed to help programmers do a better job.

Reader Reviews
I would recommend this book to anyone working on ASP.NET 2.0. XML is the integral part of .NET framework and used widely on all projects. Book explains XML classes, Data Validation, XML transformation, XML and ADO.NET, Web Services and use of XML in Web.Config and Configuration files.