Professional XML Development with Apache Tools

Book excerpt: What is this book about? If you're a Java programmer working with XML, you probablyalready use some of the tools developed by the Apache SoftwareFoundation. This book is a code-intensive guide to the Apache XMLtools that are most relevant for Java developers, including Xerces,Xalan, FOP, Cocoon, Axis, and Xindice. Theodore Leung, a founding member of the Apache XML Project,focuses on the unique capabilities of these best-of-breed XMLtools. With the help of a sample application, he demonstrates howyou can use them in unison to develop professional XML/Javaapplications for the real world. If you need in-depth information to help you assemble a workabletoolbox for developing sophisticated XML-based applications, you'llfind it in this volume. What does this book cover? In this book, you will find out about the following: How the Apache XML Project relates to Java programming When you'll need some of Xerces' extra parsing features, likegrammar caching How to use Xalan's XSLTC to compile XSLT stylesheets intoJava Prerequisites and applications for FOP and Batik Cocoon concepts and development Development techniques and practical usage for Xindice How to develop back-end applications with XML RPC and Axis Applications and concepts for XML Security Who is this book for? This book is written for professional Java developers who havehad some exposure to XML and XSLT. To get the most from it, youshould be familiar with Java, Java Web development technologies(e.g., servlets), and the command line Java tools.