Beginning XML with C# 7: XML Processing and Data Access for C# Developers

by Bipin Joshi

Overview

Master the basics of XML as well as the namespaces and objects you need to know in order to work efficiently with XML. You’ll learn extensive support for XML in everything from data access to configuration, from raw parsing to code documentation. You will see clear, practical examples that illustrate best practices in implementing XML APIs and services as part of your C#-based Windows 10 applications.


Beginning XML with C# 7 is completely revised to cover the XML features of .NET Framework 4.7 using C# 7 programming language. In this update, you’ll discover the tight integration of XML with ADO.NET and LINQ as well as additional .NET support for today’s RESTful web services and Web API.


Written by a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional and developer, this book demystifies everything to do with XML and C# 7.


What You Will Learn:

• Discover how XML works with the .NET Framework

• Read, write, access, validate, and manipulate XML documents

• Transform XML with XSLT

• Use XML serialization and web services

• Combine XML in ADO.NET and SQL Server

• Create services using Windows Communication Foundation

• Work with LINQ

• Use XML with Web API and more


Who This Book Is For :
Those with experience in C# and .NET new to the nuances of using XML. Some XML experience is helpful.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484231043
Publisher:	Apress
Publication date:	11/28/2017
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	453
Product dimensions:	7.01(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Bipin Joshi is a software consultant, trainer, author, and yoga mentor who writes about seemingly unrelated topics: software development and yoga! He conducts online training courses to help developers learn ASP.NET and web technologies better and faster. Currently his focus is ASP.NET, ASP.NET Core, C#, JavaScript frameworks, and design/architectural patterns. More details about his training courses are available at http://www.binaryintellect.com.

Table of Contents

1. Introducing XML and the .NET framework.- 2. Manipulating XML Documents by Using the Document Object Model.- 3. Reading and Writing XML Documents.- 4. Accessing XML Documents by Using the Xpath Data Model.- 5. Validating XML Documents.- 6. Transforming XML with XSLT.- 7. XML in ADO.net.- 8. XML Serialization.- 9. XML Web Services.- 10. XML in SQL Server.- 11. Use of XML in the .Net Framework.- 12. Creating Services by Using Windows Communication Foundation.- 13. Working with LINQ to XML.- Appendix A.- Appendix B.