XSLT 1.0 Pocket Reference: A Quick Guide to XML Transformations (Pocket Reference

by Evan Lenz

XSLT is an essential tool for converting XML into other kinds of documents: HTML, PDF file, and many others. It's a critical technology for XML-based platforms such as Microsoft .NET, Sun Microsystems' Sun One, as well as for most web browsers and authoring tools. As useful as XSLT is, however, most people have a difficult time getting used to its peculiar characteristics. The ability to use advanced techniques depends on a clear and exact understanding of how XSLT templates work and interact. The XSLT 1.0 Pocket Reference from O'Reilly wants to make sure you achieve that level of understanding. With its concise approach, this handy pocket guide quickly gets you up to speed on XSLT 1.0 so you can covert XML like a seasoned pro. In addition to covering the basics of stylesheet structure, it also explains how to: Thanks to their convenient, quick-reference format, O'Reilly's Pocket References spare you from having to hunt through larger books for answers. They deliver just what you need to get the job done in a timely fashion. And the XSLT 1.0 Pocket Reference is no different--it's the ideal companion to have at your desk when you need an answer fast.

Genres: Reference, Programming, Technology

176 pages, Paperback

First published August 12, 2005

Reviews

[Kevin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This little pocket reference actually has just about everything you need in it, even to start learning. While the Tidwell book is more complete and has many more examples, this pocket reference is amazingly concise and complete.

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent terse description of XSLT with simple to navigate reference. I found some of the descriptions of the grammar of XPath and XSLT patterns awkward, which seems an irony for a system for handling grammars, but I assume that is a consequence of the history behind XSLT

[Doug]

Another inexpensive pocket reference, but a great value. These are my favorites for their convenience too.