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If you’re a Java Programmer working with XML, you probably already use some of the tools developed by the Apache Software Foundation. This book is a code-intensive guide to the Apache XML tools that are most relevant for Java developers, including Xerces, Xalan, FOP, Cocoon, Axis, and Xindice.

Theodore Leung, a founding member of the Apache XML Project, focuses on the unique capabilities of these best-of-breed XML tools. With the help of a sample application, he demonstrates how you can use them in unison to develop professional XML/Java applications for the real world.

If you need in-depth information to help you assemble a workable toolbox for developing sophisticated XML-based applications, you’ll find it in this volume.

What you will learn from this book

• How the Apache XML Project related to Java programming
• When you’ll need some of Xerces’ extra parsing features, like grammar caching
• How to use Xalan’s XSLTC to compile XSLT stylesheets into Java
• Prerequisites and applications for FOP and Batik
• Cocoon concepts and development
• Development techniques and practical usage for Xindice
• How to develop back-end applications with XML RPC and Axis
• Applications and concepts for XML Security

About the Author

Theodore W. Leung XML Project and served as the chairman of the XML Project Management Committee from March, 2001 to June, 2003.

He is also the principal of Sauria Associates, LLC, a Pacific Northwest consultancy focused on high-impact software development. He has served companies such as F5 Networks, IBM, Enkubator, Apple Computer, and Taligent in roles spanning technical lead through chief technology officer. Ted holds a S.B in Mathematics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Sc.M. in Computer Science from Brown University.

Ted has given a number of technical presentations at industry conferences, including Software Development West and ApacheCon.