Overview

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Master the art of transforming XML data with XSLT in this practical course designed for learners with foundational XML knowledge. Through six structured modules, you will build the skills to create reusable XSLT templates, process strings, apply conditional logic, manage grouped data, and produce well-structured XML transformations for a variety of formatted outputs. You will begin by learning the fundamentals of XML transformations, including template matching and value extraction. As you progress, you will manipulate text and numeric data, reuse templates with parameters, and apply logical comparisons to control output. The course then explores template management, XML-to-XML transformations, attribute-based processing, grouping techniques, namespace management, whitespace control, and document-style formatting. By the end of the course, you will be able to construct modular XSLT solutions, analyze XML structures, organize data using templates and grouping logic, and generate structured outputs such as text, CSV, spreadsheets, address books, and report-like documents. What makes this course unique is its hands-on, progressive approach that builds practical XSLT skills through realistic transformation tasks. If you want to strengthen your XML and XSLT expertise while learning techniques for formatting, organizing, and transforming structured data, this course provides a practical path to developing those capabilities.

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.