This assignment provides an overview of xml markup. It presents two different document types a human resources announcement, and a data table.
Outcomes
- Explore developing a mark up language to describe documents and data
- Learn to check for well-formed xml using Internet Explorer
The Human resources document
The following is a simplified human resource document advertising a job.
Create an XML markup application to describe the elements and structure of this and similar documents. Remember display is not a consideration. The document should be self describing.
Position Announcement: NotSoSoft Software Co. Job Title: Database Developer and Administrator Job Number: 34GI542-1 Status: Open Opening Date: 8/1/2003 Closing Date: 9/15/2003 Department: IT Hours: 40 to 90 a week or (until you collapse from exhaustion) Pay Range: 30k-45K Description: This is an opportunity to become intimately involved with the success of an up and coming company. You will work in a supportive environment maintaining the company's Database infrastructure. Minimum requirements: Preferred Requirements: DBSA in SQL Server 2000. Oracle, DB2, MySQL experience, 4 years of Windows 2003 experience, 10 years of ADO.Net, ASP.NET programming experience, Perl, PHP, Unix Administration experience. HTML, XML, UML, all other TLA's. Perferred Qualifications: God like powers. The ability to answer the phone coherently at 3:00 A.M. on a Saturday Morning. Application Procedure: Call us at 205.555.5454; or mail your application to NotSoSoft Software 2000 Ecom Avenue Seattle, WA. 98122
The Data Table
Now create an XML document for the following data table:
| ProductID | ProductName | SupplierID | Quantity per Unit | Priceperunit | UnitsInStock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chai | 1 | 10 boxes x 20 bags | 18.0000 | 39 |
| 2 | Chang | 1 | 24 - 12 oz bottles | 19.0000 | 17 |
| 3 | Aniseed Syrup | 1 | 12 - 550 ml bottles | 10.0000 | 13 |
| 4 | Chef Anton's Cajun Seasoning | 2 | 48 - 6 oz jars | 22.0000 | 53 |
| 5 | Chef Anton's Gumbo Mix | 2 | 36 boxes | 21.3500 | 0 |
To Turn In
Turn in both Xml documents. You can attach them to an email and email them to me