FileMaker Pro 6 Developer's Guide to XML/XSL (Wordware Library for Filemaker)

By Beverly Voth

Suitable for both PC and Macintosh users. Designed to help the FileMaker Pro developer understand what XML is and how to create XML documents for the purpose of facilitating data exchange. In FileMaker Pro 6, XML-formatted text can be imported into databases, XML documents, HTML files, and text files through the use of XSL stylesheets. XML can also be used to publish web databases with FileMaker Pro. Examples and exercises throughout the book provide hands-on experience on a variety of topics including Document Type Definitions (DTDs), XPath function similarities, and importing and exporting XML. Learn about the basics of XML, including the advantages of using XML and how to create XML documents. Find out how to import and export XML using FileMaker Pro 6. Understand how Document Type Definitions (DTDs) relate to XML. Learn how FileMaker Pro web publishes XML and how to design your databases for optimum web publishing. Explore stylesheet transformation of XML with XSL and how browsers handle XSL. The companion files can be downloaded from www.wordware.com/fmxml and www.moonbow.com/xml.These files contain the examples discussed in the book, as well as demo plug-ins from Troi Automatisering, information on networking FileMaker Pro solutions, and examples provided by third parties. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 155622043X
• ISBN13: 9781556220432
• Release Date: March 2003
• Publisher: Wordware Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Well-written and well-presented

Beverly Voth has written the "bible" on FileMaker Pro/XML integration. She takes what can be a daunting subject, and leads you logically from topic to topic, with demo files and plenty of code examples to illustrate her points. From the eight-page table of contents (in outline form) to the detailed index, this book is exceptionally well laid out, and has plenty to offer both the novice and the veteran FileMaker developer...

The Last Word

The release of Beverly Voth's Guide is well worth our wait. While exhaustive, the writing is clear and not exhausting. She has given us the definitive textbook on this thorny, difficult subject, starting at the outside and working in. While breaking apart the various layers into edible morsels, Ms. Voth does not sugar-coat the complexities of her subject; she simply makes them disappear.

Filemaker Pro 6 Developer's Guide to Xml/Xsl

I've read many books regarding FileMaker Pro. In the few that mention XML, it is an afterthought. Beverly Voth's book is in depth, detailed and formatted in a manner that makes it readable, understandable and usable to both novice and professional developers.The page layouts and presentation of the code and formatting is first rate. I was able to put what I learned into practice on day one of reading the book. This is a must...

Where Was This Book When I Was Learning XML?

Finally a handy book that clearly explains XML and XSLT from a FileMaker perspective.It is obvious when reading through this material, that Beverly Voth writes from experience. Her book is well researched, has a firm grasp of the FileMaker XML grammars and provides lots and lots of examples that make it easy for a developer to adopt this technology.This book is full of useful tips, hints and clear explanations. There are many...

Harness the power of FileMaker Pro and XML

This book is a great guide for all FileMaker Pro developers interested in working with XML. Beverly Voth clearly has a strong grasp of both FileMaker Pro and Markup Languages. I found this book well organized, easy to follow and filled with useful information.