XML Workshop
A Great Deal
Our San Diego STC chapter is offering members and non-members the opportunity to attend an all- day workshop on how technical communicators use XML for documentation. XML is now required for many documents, and it is helpful to know XML when learning Structured FrameMaker.
In addition to the curriculum provided below, a discussion of topics directly related to technical writers will be provided by a certified instructor of Webucator.
A comprehensive set of materials, including course notes and all examples, will provided at no additional charge. You will also get a one-year access to Webucator's online reference library with hundreds of the most current electronic technology books, normally $150 per year.
| Date: | Saturday, March 13, 2010 |
| Time: | 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check In with continental breakfast: 8:30 a.m. |
| Price: | $230 including breakfast and lunch |
| Deadline for payment: | Saturday, February 6, 2010 |
| RSVP | Register to reserve a seat. Pay by February 6, 2010. |
Make checks payable to STC-SD and send to the following address:
Jeff Freeman
11879 Spruce Run Drive #C
San Diego, CA 92131
Class Goals
- Learn to create well-formed XML documents
- Learn the difference between HTML and XHTML
- Learn to create basic DTDs
- Learn how technical communicators use XML
Outline
Introduction
- What is XML?
- XML Benefits
- XML in Practice for Technical Writers
- Content Management
- Web Services
- RDF /RSS Feeds
XML Documents
- Elements
- Attributes
- Mixed Content
- XML Syntax Rules
- Special Characters
- Creating a Simple XML File
XHTML
- XHTML vs. HTML
- The DOCTYPE Declaration
- XHTML Strict
- XHTML Transitional
- XHTML Frameset
- A Sample XHTML Document
DTDs
- Well-formed vs. Valid
- The Purpose of DTDs
- Creating DTDs
- Validating an XML Document with a DTD
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Please consider volunteering for VP of Professional Development. This important officer prepares and organizes workshops that enhance the skills of technical communicators. This position facilitates the networking function that is one of the main advantages of belonging to STC. You can help members learn the cutting edge skills needed to survive in this economy.
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