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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 005.13
EAN: 9780764569098
ISBN: 0764569090
Label: Wrox
Manufacturer: Wrox
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 960
Publication Date: August 20, 2004
Publisher: Wrox
Sales Rank: 59567
Studio: Wrox
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Rating:  - Lousy design/layout impairs usability
I purchased this book primarily as a reference when I need a little more detail on a tag or function. The author has done what seems to be an entirely thorough job documenting each tag and function in a consistent and useful manner. Once I find it, the content is all I need. I have yet to read through the other chapters; I have a feeling they will provide useful insights.
Unfortunately, it is all but impossible to thumb through the book to find a specific tag. Because the tags and function ... Read More
Rating:  - For serious developers only -- but perfect for the right audience
This is exactly what I want from a technical book on a tricky, subtle topic: it is *serious* and does not kid around. If you're new to programming, XML, declarative languages, or regular expressions: this is not the book for you. If you're familar with all those things and want to put a new tool in your toolbelt, this is the book. It explains the semantics and the processing model thoroughly, instead of just describing the syntax. It also serves as a reference for XSLT 1.0, because the author carefully ... Read More
Rating: - Excellent choice
In addition to his obvious authority on the subject of XSLT Michael Kay is one of the best writers out there. This book gives a thorough explication of the history and concepts behind XSLT that is valuable for newcomers and informative for more experienced hands. It is written for those with experience with programming languages but new to XSLT or new to XSLT 2.0. It presents thorough documentation for elements and functions, with examples of their use.
Rating: - Not a stand-alone book, terrible format for reference
From the book's introduction: "In previous editions, XSLT and XPath were covered in a single volume. This time, they have been divided into two separate books: this one covers XSLT 2.0, while the companion book 'XPath 2.0 Programmer's Reference" describes XPath." ... "This book is intended to be used alongside the companion volume ... Since XSLT 2.0 has such a strong dependence on XPath 2.0, you really need both books."
It turns out, most of the questions I needed answered aren't even covered ... Read More
Rating: - not for beginners
I would not think this book is a "start learning xslt book". It is not meant to be start of with. It is a definately a great reference book for xslt 1.0 and updates for xslt 2.0. This is a kind of book in which you work your way from the index at the back of the book to the desired topic.
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