Practical SGML

2. Auflage 1994
ISBN: 978-0-7923-9434-1
Verlag: Springer US

Buch, Englisch, 312 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 476 g

Since the initial publication of the computer industry has seen a dramatic increase in the use and acceptance of SGML and many of the concepts derived from it. The existence of has helped to foster this growth as it provides a practical and vital introduction to the many facets of SGML and how its fits into an organization, whether it be business or government.
is an extensive revision and update that puts greater emphasis and focus on helping the novice work his or her way through the vast amounts of information required to become proficient in SGML.
provides the reader with an understanding of:

• the tools currently on the market that enable the easy creation of SGML data and the use and distribution of that data in a variety of forms;
• the minimum amount of information needed by people who wish to understand and use ISO 8879;
• aids and information on how to stay current with the volumes of material written on SGML in publications throughout the world;
• practical examples of the many SGML constructs and guidelines on their appropriate uses;
• other helpful hints and insights based on years of working with the standard and integrating it into a complex and challenging computer environment.

Exercises throughout the text allow the readers to test their understanding. Answers are given in Appendix A.
is an invaluable reference manual for anyone interested in understanding and using SGML.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Herwijnen, Eric van

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Programmierung | Softwareentwicklung Datenbankprogrammierung
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Programmierung | Softwareentwicklung Prozedurale Programmierung
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Digital Lifestyle Internet, E-Mail, Social Media
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik EDV & Informatik Allgemein
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Technische Informatik Hochleistungsrechnen, Supercomputer

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction.- 2. A brief history of SGML.- 3. Components of an SGML system.- 4. Document type components.- 5. Creating SGML documents.- 6. How to keep up to date with SGML.- 7. Document analysis.- 8. Structure diagrams.- 9. Markup declarations.- 10. Element declarations.- 11. Attribute declarations.- 12. Entity declarations.- 13. Putting the DTD together.- 14. Some advice on DTDs.- 15. The SGML declaration.- 16. SGML features.- 17. Notation.- 18. Marked sections.- 19. Short references.- 20. Record boundaries and ambiguities.- 21. SGML and EDI.- 22. SGML and mathematics.- 23. Graphics and SGML.- 24. Other ISO text processing standards.