The emerging Second-Generation Web is based entirely on XML and related technologies. This new version of the Web introduces a multitude of novel concepts, terms, and acronyms. The goal of this dictionary is not just to define the meaning of new words but to develop a proper understanding of leading-edge Web technologies. It will be an invaluable reference for all Internet professionals and practitioners as well as students and ordinary Web users. Key topics XML syntax and core technologies All the major members of the XML family of technologies Numerous XML-based domain-specific languages Concept and architecture of the Semantic Web Key Semantic Web technologies Web services Features and Benefits Over 1,800 terms and definitions from a newly emerged area Over 200 illustrations to promote an understanding of the latest technologies Clear and accessible definitions and a unique writing style bridge the gap between definition and explanation Extensive cross-referencing of terms and a CD-ROM containing a fully searchable version of the dictionary
Author(s): Vladimir Geroimenko
Series: Springer professional computing
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2004
Language: English
Pages: 262
City: London; New York
Prelims......Page 1
Contents......Page 5
Preface......Page 7
Advisory Board......Page 11
Terms of XML Technologies......Page 15
A......Page 17
B......Page 29
C......Page 33
D......Page 45
E......Page 59
F......Page 71
G......Page 79
H......Page 83
I......Page 87
J......Page 97
K......Page 99
L......Page 101
M......Page 105
N......Page 113
O......Page 121
P......Page 131
Q......Page 143
R......Page 145
S......Page 155
T......Page 175
U......Page 183
V......Page 189
W......Page 193
X......Page 201
Y......Page 231
Z......Page 233
Appendix A: Main Web Resources......Page 235
Appendix B: Bibliography: Books......Page 237
Appendix C: Bibliography: Journal Articles and Conference Proceedings......Page 249
