77-953 XML-Schema Design Second Edition

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77-953 XML-Schema Design Second Edition

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XML-Schema Design (Second Edition)

Course Specifications

Course number: 077953

Software Version Number: 1.0

Course length: 1 day

Course Description

Overview: This course introduces XML Schemas, the new and preferred way to design and validate

XML documents and data. The XML Schemas specification is maintained by the W3C (World Wide

Web Consortium) and achieved full Recommendation status in the spring of 2001. It is a core part of

the growing family of XML technologies, and is set to replace the XDR (XML Data Reduced) and

various other schema recommendations that had been used while the industry waited for the final

recommendation. Students in this course will learn all the basic components of the XML Schemas

recommendation, including its elements, attributes, data types, and facets. They will also learn

techniques for XML document and data modeling, an essential aspect of Schema design. The MSXML

4.0 parser is used for document validation. A simple text editor, such as Notepad, is used for editing.

Prerequisites: This course was designed for the student who already has a general knowledge of the

concepts and technologies involved in XML programming. To ensure your success, we recommend you

first take the Element K course or have equivalent knowledge:

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XML: An Introduction (Second Edition)

Prior knowledge of XML DTDs is very helpful for this course. The following Element K course is

recommended, but not required:

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XML: DTD Design (Second Edition)

Prior knowledge of traditional Web development technologies, such as HTML and Web scripting, is

helpful but not required.

Delivery Method: Instructor-led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured handson

activities.

Benefits: Students will learn the basics of the XML Schemas recommendation, as well as techniques for

XML document and data modeling.

Target student: This course is for anyone already introduced to the basics of XML and its related

technologies, and who is interested in XML programming and data/document modeling. Knowledge of

and experience with XML DTD design is preferable.

What’s Next: This course is a part of a series of courses that provide the foundation of XML

technologies. After having learned about DTDs and Schemas, XSL/XSLT, XML DOM, and

XLink/XPointer/XPath, students will be well-poised to start integrating XML support into their Web

applications using ASP, ADO, Java, various database management systems, ColdFusion, JSP, and so

on.

Hardware/Software Requirements:

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A Pentium-based PC, 300 MHz or higher.

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32 MB RAM minimum (64 MB RAM recommended).

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Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP.

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A text editor; for example, Notepad.

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MS Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher.

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MSXML 4.0 Parser (Preview Release or more recent).

Performance-Based Objectives

Lesson objectives help students become comfortable with the course, and also provide a means to

evaluate learning. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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Analyze the role of schemas in XML validation and their strengths over alternatives and use the

MSXML parser to validate documents using two earlier validation methods (DTDs and XDR

schemas).

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Plan and model information from diverse sources by creating an ontology, and then mapping

that ontology to XML components.

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Create element and attribute declarations, complex type definitions, and annotation

information in writing your first schema.

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Increase the control that a schema has by using restrictions based on occurrence and identity

constraints.

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Use data types, derived simple types, and facets to add more power to a schema.

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Provide additional modularity to your XML by importing, including, and redefining schemas

and definitions.

Course Content

Lesson 1: XML and the Rise of Schemas

Topic 1A: The World of XML

Topic 1B: DTDs and the Role of Validation

Topic 1C: The Rise of XML Schemas

Lesson 2: XML Document and Data Modeling

Topic 2A: The Planning Stage

Topic 2B: Modeling Documents, Data, and the World

Lesson 3: Elements, Attributes, and Complex Types

Topic 3A: Schema Namespaces and Documentation

Topic 3B: Complex Type Definitions

Topic 3C: Element Declarations

Topic 3D: Attribute Declarations

Lesson 4: Occurrence and Identity Constraints

Topic 4A: Minimum and Maximum Occurrence Constraints

Topic 4B: Schema Keys and Data Uniqueness

Lesson 5: Data Types and Facets

Topic 5A: Data Typing and its Importance

Topic 5B: Explicit Simple Type Definitions

Topic 5C: XSD Facets

Lesson 6: Schema Modularity

Topic 6A: Schema Modularity

Appendix A: XSD Schemas Reference

Elements

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