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In the course XML Schema you will gain extensive knowledge on the syntax and usage of the XML Schema language, as successor to Document Type Definitions (DTDs).
XML Schema is used to define XML vocabulaires that define the structure, element names and contents of XML documents.
Several XML Schema design models are discussed like Russian Doll, Salami Slice and Venetian Blind. Attention is given to declaring simple and complex elements and types and imposing constraints on the content of elements.
Also the creation of user defined simple data types using facets and regular expressions is among the subjects discussed. Namespaces are an important part in the XML Schema specification and is given a lot of attention.
Also the creation of complex derived data types and the difference between derivation by restriction and derivation by extension are discussed.
Further attention is paid to modularization of schemas and the usage of the include and import mechanisms.
Finally some advanced topics like Open Content Models and the XML Schema handling of keys and references and the removing of redundancy by identity constraints are addressed.
The course XML Schema is designed for developers of XML data structures and XML applications and project managers who want to use XML schemas to validate the contents of XML documents.
To join this course knowledge of the basic syntax of XML is required.
The theory is discussed on the basis of presentation slides. Demos are used to illustrate the theory. There is ample opportunity to practice. The course material is in English. The course time are from 9.30 up and to 16.30.
Participants receive an official certificate XML Schema after successful completion of the course.
Module 1 : XML-Schema Intro |
Module 2 : XML Schema Basics |
Module 3 : XML Schema Models |
Why XML Schema? What is XML Schema? Markup Languages Well Formed versus Valid Document Type Definition (DTD) DTD Limitations XML Schema as DTD Successor XML Schema Features Typical Use of XML Schema Use of XML Schema Other Uses of XML Schema Schema Validators |
XML Schema Components DTD to XML Schema Conversion DTD Vocabulary XML Schema Vocabulary Target Vocabulary Referencing XML Schema XMLSchema-instance Multiple Levels of Checking Element Cardinality Simple and Complex Types Simple Type Restricted to Integer Complex Type with Attribute |
Declaration versus Definition Global versus Local Element Declarations Global and Local Declarations Referencing Global Declarations Anonymous and Named Types Three Design Approaches Salami Slice Design Russian Doll Design Venetian Blind Design Combined Design Design Comparisons |
Module 4 : XML Schema Data Types |
Module 5 : Derived Simple Types |
Module 6 : Schema Documentation |
XML Schema Data Types String Data Types Language Data Type Name Types ID Types Qualified Names and URI's Binary String Encoded Types Primitive Numeric Data Types Derived Numeric Data Types Boolean Data Type Date Data Types ur-type and anyType |
Creating Simple Types Derived Numeric Simple Types Simple Types by Restriction Available Facets Enumerations and Patterns Fixing Facet Values Regular Expressions Meta Characters Quantifiers Character Classes List Type and simpleTypes Union type and simpleTypes |
Annotating Schema's Annotation Element Meta Data Allowed Locations Annotation Location Inlining Annotation Documentation Element Appinfo Element Optional Attributes source Attribute xml:lang Attribute Defining Semantics |
Module 7 : Namespaces |
Module 8 : Complex Types |
Module 9 : Derived Complex Types |
Namespaces of XML Schema XML Schema Namespace TargetNamespace Referencing XML Schema Namespace Scope Default Namespace Symbol Spaces Name Conflicts What is in the Namespace? Namespace Qualification elementFormDefault attributeFormDefault Rules for using Namespaces |
Simple Content and Attributes Local Attribute Declarations use Attribute Grouping Attributes Grouping Elements Global Group Definition Choice Element Fixed Element Values Default Element Values Sequence and Choice Any order with all Empty element nil and Mixed content |
Derived Complex Types Deriving by Extension Deriving by Restriction Prohibiting Derivations Element Substitution Substitutable Elements International Clients substitutionGroup Features Substitution with Derived Types Blocking Element Substitution Transitive and Non-Symmetric Abstract Elements Abstract complexType |
Module 10 : Schema Modules |
Module 11 : Schema Extensions |
Module 12 : Uniqueness and Keys |
Schema Modularization Including Schema Documents Using include Chameleon Effect Namespace Coercion Redefining Types Using redefine Redefine no targetNamespace Importing Schema Documents Using import |
any Element Extension Element Instance with any Namespace Extension Elements anyAttribute Element Extension Attribute Instance with anyAttribute Namespace Extension Attributes Open Content Global and Local Openness |
Uniqueness and Keys Unique versus Key Key Requirements Combination Key Unique Unique Elements Key Referencing IDREF key Element keyref Element |
All our courses are classroom courses in which the students are guided through the material on the basis of an experienced trainer with in-depth material knowledge. Theory is always interspersed with exercises.
We also do custom classes and then adjust the course content to your wishes. On request we will also discuss your practical cases.
The course times are from 9.30 to 16.30. But we are flexible in this. Sometimes people have to bring children to the daycare and other times are more convenient for them. In good consultation we can then agree on different course times.
We take care of the computers on which the course can be held. The software required for the course has already been installed on these computers. You do not have to bring a laptop to participate in the course. If you prefer to work on your own laptop, you can take it with you if you wish. The required software is then installed at the start of the course.
Our courses are generally given with Open Source software such as Eclipse, IntelliJ, Tomcat, Pycharm, Anaconda and Netbeans. You will receive the digital course material to take home after the course.
The course includes lunch that we use in a restaurant within walking distance of the course room.
The courses are planned at various places in the country. A course takes place at a location if at least 3 people register for that location. If there are registrations for different locations, the course will take place at our main location, Houten which is just below Utrecht. A course at our main location also takes place with 2 registrations and regularly with 1 registration. And we also do courses at the customer’s location if they appreciate that.
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