Inside XML (Paperback)

Learn how to use XML and the Microsoft® .NET Framework to build extensible, end-to-end applications that work seamlessly across the Internet.

XML Web services will play a central role in the next era of computing by initiating a new cycle of opportunities for developers and customers. Get detailed instructions and insights on how to take advantage of XML and Microsoft® development tools in this comprehensive reference. Taking an architectural approach, it describes the XML functionality in Microsoft Visual Studio® .NET, Microsoft SQL Server™ 2000, and Microsoft BizTalk™ Server 2000. It also demonstrates step-by-step how to convert a traditional client/server application to an XML-based application. This book is the ideal resource for anyone who wants to make maximum use of Visual Studio. NET, other XML-enabled Microsoft development tools, and the Microsoft .NET Framework to create extensible, end-to-end applications that work across multiple devices and platforms. Topics in this expert guide include:

• Architectural overview
• XML basics
• Parsing documents
• Database integration
• Web development
• Building user interfaces
• XML-based messaging
• Creating metadata
• Building applications–server and client sides
• Platform development
• Legacy-system integration
• Cross-device development
• Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP)
• Exploiting BizTalk
• Microsoft .NET Framework development

INCLUDED ON CD-ROM:
• A fully searchable electronic copy of the book
• Sample source code for the examples presented in the book