February 20, 2002

Introduction to Scalable Vector Graphics

Now on IBM developerWorks: Introduction to Scalable Vector Graphics (Tutorial) -- Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) makes it possible to specify, using text, graphical images that appear on a Web page. The advantages are many, including the ability to easily generate graphics (such as graphs and charts) from database information, and the ability to add animation and interactivity to graphics. This tutorial demonstrates the concepts necessary for building SVG documents, such as basic shapes, paths, text, and painting models, and also animation and scripting.

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February 15, 2002

Using XML and XSLT to Personalize a Web Site Part 4: Dynamic Style Sheets and User Customized Layout

Now on InformIT.com: Using XML and XSLT to Personalize a Web Site Part 4: Dynamic Style Sheets and User Customized Layout -- XSL Transformations provide a handy means for converting XML data to HTML pages, allowing you to store your content in its most flexible form and still have complete control over its display in the user's browser. Part 4, the final part in this series on Web site personalization by Nick Chase, shows you how to build style sheets dynamically, allowing users to choose what content appears on their pages, and where.

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February 08, 2002

Using XML and XSLT to Personalize a Web Site Part 3: Allowing Users to Choose Look and Feel

Now on InformIT.com: Using XML and XSLT to Personalize a Web Site Part 3: Allowing Users to Choose Look and Feel -- XSL Transformations provide a handy means for converting XML data to HTML pages, allowing you to store your content in its most flexible form and still have complete control over its display in the user's browser. These and other issues are discussed in this third article on Web site personalizations by Nick Chase.

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