XSLT: Working with XML and HTML [With CDROM]

Uniquely efficient presentation of the topic. A necessary and sufficient description of the 20% of XSLT that is used in 80% of applications. Perfect use of extended graphics for the tree handling basics in Part II, which by itself justifies purchase. This is one of a handful of books I've run across in 20 years that takes the reader to an intermediate level in almost no time. (Frank Pagan's slim book on Formal Definition of Programming Languages is another.) Consensus among colleagues is that the Fung book for jump-start plus the Michael Kay (2nd ed) book for reference is the XSLT library to have. One wishes this author would write on other topics.

This is the most beginner-friendly book on XSLT I am aware of. It is written in simple language devoid of XML infamous dreadful terminology. It implies neither the reader's significant Computer Science background, nor outstanding brain power. Explanations are as clear and simple as possible, with lots of illustrations. 1-star reviewers remarks about "cryptic writing" and "higher algebra" are egregiously misaddressed (though entertaining :).

I could not have gotten through my project without this book. I had a basic understanding of simple location paths but when my project became complex I was stuck until I got this book. This book fully explained location paths in a manner which I could understand. Highly recommended. I also bought Michael Kay's XSLT Programmer's Reference but Fung's book really explains how the XSLT processor works. Kay's book is still good for quick lookup and reference. I'm glad I have both but if I had to choose just one I would choose Fung's because I hadn't found the information anywhere else.

My nane is Dario Flores i work at Nurun Santiago de Chile office and i start 6 month ago to implement de XLS and XML tecnology in our clients Web solutions. For me the best part of the book is the most complete list of XSLT Element for a the XSL Stylesheet programming, is the first time that a have the complete list to realize a extreme XSL programing. My personal message for all the Graphic designer and web developers of the world doing HTML integration is: BUY THIS BOOK is the best material that you will find in the market, and much better than the "Amateur info and references from the internet". Bye.If you are a developer just email me at [email protected] for exchange ideas.

Just to put my two cents in perspective: As an untrained wanna-be hacker, I'm always getting in over my head with programming languages. I know just enough about scripting and XML to get into trouble. The problem with most books for me is that somewhere they assume that I understand something I don't, with the result that I inevitably hit a rather hard wall.No such problem (so far with) with this book. For my purposes, it's one of the most successful programming books I've used. I think it works because:- The author has focused on XML-HTML transformation of web documents, using a simple, non-Microsoft-centric approach. This is exactly what I want to do with my web site. Most books on XSLT try to cover everything, from B2B data to Braille to WAP.- Don't let the name fool you - this guy writes more clearly than most authors with Anglo surnames. He's a joy to read.Serious programmers should note that this is not about server-based enterprise solutions. It's a low tech approach for the rest of us.