Dictionary of XML Technologies and the Semantic Web

The emerging Second-Generation Web is based entirely on XML and related technologies. This new version of the Web introduces a multitude of novel concepts, terms, and acronyms. The goal of this dictionary is not just to define the meaning of new words but to develop a proper understanding of leading-edge Web technologies. It will be an invaluable reference for all Internet professionals and practitioners as well as students and ordinary Web users.
Key topics:

- XML syntax and core technologies
- All the major members of the XML family of technologies
- Numerous XML-based domain-specific languages
- Concept and architecture of the Semantic Web
- Key Semantic Web technologies
- Web services
Features and Benefits:

- Over 1,800 terms and definitions from a newly emerged area
- Over 200 illustrations to promote an understanding of the latest technologies
- Clear and accessible definitions and a unique writing style bridge the gap between definition and explanation
- Extensive cross-referencing of terms and a CD-ROM containing a fully searchable version of the dictionary