Java and XML For Dummies offers you a fun, fast and easy way to get up to speed on all of Java's XML tools. Barry Burd walks you through all the major APIs and standards -from JAXP and SAX to SOAP and UDDI--and shows you how to start programming with them right away. Using lots of real-world programming examples he puts you on track to:

• Configure your computer to optimize Java and XML
• Make sense of the complete Java XML toolset
• Create and troubleshoot XML documents
• Master Java XML Web services tools
• Join the Web services revolution and make a million bucks

Java and XML For Dummies is arranged in modular fashion, making it easy for you to zero-in on specific areas, tools or procedures that interest you, without having to wade through coverage stuff you already know about. From basic to advanced, it covers all the bases, including:

• Scanning data with SAX, DOM and JDOM
• Programming techniques using SAX API tools
• Programming with DOM API tools
• Viewing XML data on the Web
• Creating custom code for your document using JAXB
• Sending SOAP messages using JAXM
• Working with XML registries
• Automating Web-service processes

Java and XML For Dummies is your road map for JAXP, JDOM, SOAP, WSDL, and all of Java's powerful XML tools--and your passport to joining the Web services revolution!