Introduction to XML Schema XML Spy or Equivalent XML Editor 1 6 2 Altova Certified Engineer (ACXE™) schema Our XML Schema class is often taken with our Introduction to XML as the two languages are used together. Most organizations that deploy XML on a large scale require a Schema file to ensure that the XML files are structured correctly. A schema file may be considered a "rule book" for how to write an XML application. This class will explain how to write a schema file from scratch and associate an XML file with that schema. The schema file and its components will be explored in great detail. PC with a Pentium processor, 133 MHz or higher A minimum of 128 MB of RAM is recommended A minimum of 1.0 GB hard drive is recommended A CD-ROM drive Super VGA recommended (set at least to 800 x 600 screen resolution) with 256 colors An Internet connection with access to the World Wide Web Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or higher XML Spy Home Edition Version 5 or higher Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or later Firefox 1 or higher Java 2 Runtime Environment Apache FOP 0.20.5 rc Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 or higher Email software Introduction to XML Ability to create web pages Familiarity with HTML and its syntax Ability to write well-formed XML Basic operating system knowledge including navigate the file system, editing text, creating, copying and deleting files. Analyze the role of schemas in XML validation and their strengths over alternatives Use the MSXML parser to validate documents using two earlier validation methods: DTDs and XDRs Plan and model information from diverse sources by creating an ontology and ten mapping that ontology to XML components Create element and attribute declarations, complex type definitions, and annotation information in writing your first schema Increase the control that a schema has by using restri ctions based on occurrence and identity constraints Use datatypes, derived simple types and facets to add more power to a schema Provide additional modularity to your XML by importing, including and redefining schemas and definitions XML For the World Wide Web www.xml.org XML and the Rise of Schemas The World of XML DTDs and the Role of Validation :45 XML Document and Data Modeling The Planning Stage Modeling Documents, Data and the World 1:00 Elements, Attributes, and Complex Types Schema Namespaces and Documentation Complex Type Definitions Element Declarations Attribute Declarations 2:15 Occurrence and Identity Constraints Minimum and Maximum Occurrence Constraints Schema Keys and Data Uniqueness :45 Dataypes and Facets Data Typing and its Importance Explicit Simple Type Definitions XSD Facets 1:30 Schema Modularity Schema Modularity :15 Introduction to XSLT XML Schema Design (Second Edition) Element K 077953 Thomas R. Stone