XML Schema can be really confusing but this book has made it much more clear to me. In particular, I muddled through my project never really understanding things like namespaces and elementFormDefault and weirdnesses like why complex types can have simple content, until I decided to sit down and read this book. Now I feel like I've got a handle on how these things work, plus it made me realize that XML Schema has a lot more features I didn't even know about. The chapter on extensibility was a bonus because... more info
Great Reference Book:
This book was very helpful in getting me up to speed with XML Schema. It was written well and I have provided the added detail I needed to go above and beyond up at work. Priscilla's Walmsley's extensive experience is conveyed well in the book and has proven to be a great resource.
A Useful companion to the official standard:
Imagine yourself sitting in front of the formal w3c standard(s) and trying to read it cover to cover... I tried that and it is very hard, boring, and very unproductive. Now, try to read it with this book as a companion -- you will find yourself understanding everything on the spot. There are a lot of useful examples and explanations which are (in my opinion) missing from the standard's text. This is what makes this book so useful. Also, the organization of the book makes it very easy to... more info
My Schema Reference Book:
Walmsley's book is the one I go to as the reference for W3C Schema. It is clear and very accurate and reliable. I find the examples relevant and helpful. I had to chuckle at a previous review that couldn't understand why something was found in multiple places. Well perhaps it is used in several places. I would be happy that the index was thorough. Schema is a somewhat complicated language but Walmsley provides transparency and order. I recommend this book to my clients and in classes I teach on... more info
