Overview

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Build practical expertise in transforming XML data with XSLT through a structured, hands-on course designed for learners with foundational XML knowledge. You’ll begin with XML transformation fundamentals, including template matching, value extraction, and formatted text output. You’ll then process strings and numeric data, apply conditional logic and comparisons, call reusable templates with parameters, and control transformation results. As you progress, you’ll perform XML-to-XML transformations, work with table-like structures, process attributes, and format data using matching criteria. You’ll also organize grouped datasets, apply custom namespaces and namespace aliasing, manage output settings and whitespace, and use sorting and layout templates to create document-style results. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to analyze XML structures, construct modular XSLT templates, transform and group structured data, and generate outputs such as text, CSV, spreadsheets, address books, and report-like documents. The course’s progressive approach connects each XSLT concept to realistic transformation tasks, helping you develop practical skills in formatting, organizing, and presenting structured data. Enroll to strengthen your XML and XSLT capabilities and build reusable transformation workflows.

Syllabus

Getting Started with XML Transformations
- This module introduces learners to foundational concepts in XML and XSLT. It focuses on creating basic XML files and applying XSL transformations to format and extract values using simple template matching.
String Processing and Formatting
- This module covers string manipulation in XML using XSLT. Learners will explore how to replace, reverse, and pad string data, and how to reuse template logic with parameters and functions.
Template Management and Table Structures
- This module focuses on using templates for structured XML-to-XML transformations. Learners work with input data, apply reusable templates, and process table-like structures using loops and selections.
File and Close Operations
- This module emphasizes advanced XSLT design by working with real-world XML data such as personal profiles and investment records. It also introduces namespace aliasing and output control for accessibility.
Advanced Attribute and Group Handling
- This module dives into more complex XML structures with grouping, class handling, and manual grouping logic. It also reinforces the use of apply-templates, custom namespaces, and template editing.
Final Template and Value Configurations
- The final module consolidates all prior concepts into document-style XML transformations, whitespace handling, and layout formatting. Learners practice creating output structures that resemble reports or articles.