XPath 2.0 Programmer's Reference
von Michael KayWhat is this book about?
XPath 2.0 Programmer's Reference is the onlyauthoritative reference on XPath, a sub-language within XSLT thatdetermines which part of an XML document the XSLT transforms. Written for professional programmers who use XML every day but findthe W3C XPath specifications tough to slog through, this bookexplains in everyday language what every construct in the languagedoes and how to use it. It also offers background material on thedesign thinking behind the language, gentle criticism of thelanguage specification when appropriate, and a diverse range ofinteresting examples in various application areas.
XPath 2.0 Programmer's Reference is the onlyauthoritative reference on XPath, a sub-language within XSLT thatdetermines which part of an XML document the XSLT transforms. Written for professional programmers who use XML every day but findthe W3C XPath specifications tough to slog through, this bookexplains in everyday language what every construct in the languagedoes and how to use it. It also offers background material on thedesign thinking behind the language, gentle criticism of thelanguage specification when appropriate, and a diverse range ofinteresting examples in various application areas.
