XML in a Nutshell, Third Edition

XML Weekend Crash Course (with CD-ROM)

XML Programming Bible (Bible)

Xml

Beginning XML (Programmer to Programmer)

Format: Paperback
Author: David Hunter
ReleaseDate: 24 September, 2004
Publisher: Wrox
Rating:

Fairly good, but not practical for non-Microsoft users
The authors do a good job at highlighting the key technologies, and the examples and tutorials significantly enhance the material. I am taking an XML class at the University using this book as the required course text. I enjoy the straight-forward manner with which Hunter and his friends explains what the example code in the book does. My only disappointment is that the book does not explain in enough detail how to use XML technologies on non-Microsoft systems. I believe a greater emphasis on Java and non-VB/ASP/. NET can extend the benefits this book otherwise offers.

Good introduction
XML is a wide field and is changing rapidly, and it is impossible to find a single introductory text book that covers all XML topics. As other reviewers have already pointed out; this is probably the best introduction to XML. So it is with this book: it covers all topics except XSL formatting objects, but that topic is covered in the more advanced "Professional XML" from the same publisher.

In need of some serious editing


I have to agree with other comments which describe this as a poorly written book. This book is for beginning programmers only and also in need of some serious editing. I have read other Wrox books and have enjoyed them. This book is torturously wordy. Annoying, unfunny jokes and quips abound. (as opposed to "fine ham") I found myself skipping/speed-reading entire paragraphs and pages just to get to the meat of the subject. Fortunately, once you do find the meat, the book seems very helplful.

If you have experience in programming and want a book that quickly brings you up to speed on XML and its associated technologies, this is NOT the book. Try O'Reilly's XML in a Nutshell instead.