Ethan Cerami Books

Focusing on XML's application in bioinformatics, the book introduces essential concepts like Document Type Definitions, XML Namespaces, and XML Schema, tailored for readers without prior XML knowledge. It features nine chapters, beginning with an overview of XML's role in biological data exchange and a case study on the Distributed Annotation System. Subsequent chapters delve into XML fundamentals and the Bioinformatic Sequence Markup Language, showcasing practical examples and visualizations to enhance understanding of these technologies in the field.

This text offers programmers an introduction and reference to XML Web services. It explains the foundations of these services, demonstrates quick ways to create services with open-source Java tools and explores key emerging technologies.