Chapter 2: XML Basics

Chapter 2

Although Chapter 1 is important for building the foundation you'll need for deploying XML solutions, in this chapter we begin our headfirst dive into the XML language. Because the main focus of this book is using XML and not the semantics, this chapter will be short and to the point. Our objective is simple: to provide you with a refresher course on the syntax and semantics of XML to carry you through the rest of the book.

As you know, the importance of XML in today's interconnected world demands that we fully understand our tasks, objectives, and milestones for projects. In the chapters that follow we will walk you through real-world examples of building applications and solving problems. First, however, we will fine-tune your knowledge of the language.