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Chapter 10. Where to NowT his chapter concludes the set of projects and solutions based on XML. I hope that, as you read through the solutions, you picked up valuable techniques, useful tips, and good ideas for your next project. As explained in the Introduction, I deliberately organized this book as a set of solutions because I believe programmers learn more by studying listings and by sharing applications than by reviewing more theoretical lessons. However, I recognize that one of the dangers of the hands-on, solution-oriented format is that, although this book covers a lot of ground, it is not always easy to see how things fit together. After many exercises and listings, I'd like to use this chapter to review the lessons we have learned. Although this chapter is more abstract than the other chapters, I hope you will find it to be useful as you prepare to implement XML in your projects. As you become more familiar with the techniques introduced in this book, I hope that you will see how your regular projects can benefit from XML. If you are unsure about which is the best approach, remember that action always beats inaction: Flip through this book to find one or more examples that match your needs, reread the appropriate chapters, and copy the listings. You're on your way to success. Don't be afraid to make mistakes. You can learn a lot by reviewing your mistakes as well as those others make. You will find that XML is a very flexible technology that works well for a wide range of problems. I wish you lots of success. |
