XML, XML Stylesheets XQuery: book and development environment

Question

I'm completely new to XML Schema, XML Stylesheets and XQuery.

To me, XML is just a text file just containing tags and values. I know that much, lol.

I just got a homework asking us to design simple XML Schemas, and also applying Stylesheets and XQuery.

Could anyone please point me to:

1. "Best" books/resources (based on your experience) that would teach me XML Schema, XML Stylesheet, and XQuery. (Would be awesome if it's example-driven since I learn best by doing).
2. What development environment (IDE, tools) that would allow me to solve the homework in the most productive way.

I know it's a school assignment, but I want to do the assignment like how professionals do it so I can gain a lot from the assignment.

Answer 1

The best place to learn about XML schemas is the W3Schools site.

Same for XSL-T stylesheets.

Go to the source for jQuery.

I think IntelliJ is the best IDE for this, but that's pure Java. The community edition includes XML features, but I'm not sure exactly what you're after. XSL-T is best done by hand the first time.

Answer 2

I was looking around on Stackoverflow, and came across this post. I like the suggestion of the post's chosen answer. I took a look at the book on Amazon, and its table of contents seems to show me the application of XML.

Answer 3

This book is probably is also good. Seems like it walks you through XML design.

Also, this book also covers tools! (check the table of contents)

Answer 4

Okay, as for the tools, these probably could do (each website also has resources (videos/tutorials) on how to use their tools)

• Stylus Studio
• oXygen
• Altova