452 Chapter 25 – Introduction to XML
Where to Learn More
Web Design in a Nutshell, eMatter Edition
Some companies have already released XML tools you can download for free over
the Internet. A variety of applications exist, ranging from simple XML syntax
checkers (programs that make sure your XML documents conform to XML specifi-
cations) to XML-to-HTML converters.
The growth and development of XML is well-documented online in resources such
as the following:
The XML FAQ
http://www.ucc.ie/xml/
Your first stop in learning more about XML.
The SGML/XML Web Pages
http://www.sil.org/sgml/xml.html
This site contains everything XML—from beginner information through high-
level technical analysis.
XML.com
http://www.xml.com
XML.com is a clearing house of great articles and information on XML.
The XML Exchange
http://www.xmlx.com
The XML Exchange is a forum dedicated to the discussion of XML DTDs.
The World Wide Web Consortium
http://www.w3c.org
The World Wide Web Consortium’s official web site is the best place to go for
the latest news on new XML standards and proposals.
XML INFO
http://xmlinfo.com
A “well-organized and up-to-date” collection of resources on XML.