Java, XML, and the JAXP

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 216 pages
• Published by: Wiley
• Edition: 1st Edition January 25, 2002
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0471209074
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0471209072
• Book Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 0.6 inches
• Weighs: 14.7 ounces

Product Review
“…practical and highly relevant…I would certainly recommend this book…” (CVu, April 2005)

Book Description
A nuts-and-bolts guide focusing exclusively on Sun's Java XML API
The sole purpose of Sun Microsystem's Java XML API is to write programs that generate XML data for transmission and programs that decipher incoming XML data. While there are many references on the market offering exhaustive coverage of Java, XML, and the JAXP, until now there were none dedicated to providing developers and IT professionals with instant access to critical, drill-down information on how to use the Java XML API to transmit, receive, create, load, and modify XML documents. Arthur Griffith offers clear and concise coverage of the underlying theory involved and uses numerous examples to demonstrate the API's various features and capabilities.
Companion Web site includes all examples from the book along with a valuable resource listing.

Reader Reviews
I found the book to be written and organized quite well, but the depth of the content and sample programs were disappointing. It is an excellent source of elementary information on XML, DTD, JAXP SAX and DOM; strangely missing is any mention of XML Schema. Also, the chapter on the Apache "Ant" project seems completely misplaced from another text. I buy a book looking for the author's interpretation of the "spec" and their wisdom. I expect to leverage the author's experience and learn best practices; otherwise I would just read the "spec" and save my money. I'm giving this book a higher recommendation than it may deserve, but 3.5 stars isn't a reviewer's option. If you're looking for an in depth book based on experience rather than summarization then this is not the book for you. Overall I can summarize the book as a handy reference that conveniently gathers the basic information on these subjects that is otherwise freely available on the W3C and Javasoft web sites. Comment | | (Report this)