XML: A Manager's Guide

First, the length of this book is just right for a manager.Second, the content of this book is just what a manager should know about, especially on the impact of application development process, resource and skill. Third, the edit style is friendly for the manager, too.So managers, don't hestitate to take and read this tiny book!

This little book is an excellent resource for managers, consultants, project managers or anyone else who has a need to understand the issues involved with XML without needing to create it. The chapters cover areas such as XML Basics, Processes and People, and Five XML Applications for Enterprise. _XML: A Manager's Guide_ is made additionally useful through the use of the sidebar explanations which further distill the information in the major paragraphs down to a summary of their contents.

If you are looking for an introduction to what XML is, but not looking to develop XML, this is the place to go.The book covers several different areas including standards under development to leave you with a good overview of what XML is and how all of the different components fit together.After reading this book, you should be able to see where XML would tie in to your organization and be useful in your business processes.

While there are so many people talking about XML, there are not so many good books about it in the market. Most of them are simply obscure. It makes hard for decision makers to see all the potential behind this technology. This book takes a light but conceptually deeper approach. It goes into sufficient detail to make most other books looking too thick. This clear, focused and intelligent little book will open new doors to you. Some managers may even end up knowing a lot more than their own experts and consultants.

This is the most comprehensive and concise book of XML I've ever read. It doesn't not remain just a simple reference of the XML grammar or specification, but provides a good overview of XML from the high-level, Manager's, viewpoint. Especially, Chapter5, Processes and People, Chapter6, Five XML Applications for Enterprise, and Chapter7, Five XML Applications for Vendors are the hearts of this book. The author gives us clear and extensive prospects of what XML is good for and how your applications would be powered with XML.