RELAX NG is a grammar-based schema language that's both easy to learn for schema creators and easy to implement for software developers. In RELAX NG, developers are introduced to this unique language and will learn a no-nonsense method for creating XML schemas. This book offers a clear-cut explanation of RELAX NG that enables intermediate and advanced XML developers to focus on XML document structures and content rather than battle the intricacies of yet another convoluted standard. Sample Chapter 6, More Complex Patterns, is available free online.

Gastronomy for Geeks -- Pizza, Twinkies, and Jolt are geek haute cuisine for a stereotypical few. Many of you know the difference between au jus and baba ghanoush, and that Thai shish kabob isn't called sauté. So, you Geek Gourmets, come share your favorite recipes, and see what your peers are cooking.

Five XSLT Basics -- This article by Michael Fitzgerald introduces newbies to the five basics of XSLT 1.0, from what it is to how to get it to work--information you'll also find in the first chapter of Michael's book, Learning XSLT.

XForms and Microsoft InfoPath -- Micah Dubinko compares W3C XForms and the data format and processing model underlying Microsoft InfoPath, the data-gathering technology shipping with Microsoft Office 2003. Micah is the author of XForms Essentials.

Ten Favorite XForms Engines -- Micah Dubinko describes ten software packages that implement the W3C's XForms specification, seen as the XML-friendly successor to HTML forms. Micah is the author of XForms Essentials.

RDF: Ready for Prime Time -- Shelley Powers discusses some noteworthy examples of RDF applications, vocabularies, tools, and services that are up and running, particularly those that work with other RDF-based services. Shelley is the author of O'Reilly's Practical RDF.

Into the Future at San Diego Technical Books -- Imagine a technical bookstore where the bookcases are packed with the latest computer, biotechnology, and engineering titles; a place where customers have free Wi-Fi over a T1 line. You can experience it now at San Diego Technical Books in San Diego, California. Check out this Team O'Reilly Bookstore profile of one of America's most innovative technical bookstores.

Services and Links -- Jon Udell shows how Web services, which can express themselves in terms of links, are poised to create powerful opportunities for use, imitation, and discovery. Break through the Web services hype with Web Services Essentials.

Xopus: In-Browser XML Editing -- While HTML has matured over the years, the basic form controls have stagnated. Jon Udell has long lamented this lack of innovation, and a recent entry in his weblog prompted this brief thread From the Editors List.

Using XSLT to Assist Regression Testing -- Sal Mangano presents a situation in which colleagues want a tool to regression-test code that outputs XML. He explains that all they need to normalize the XML output is a tiny bit of XSLT. Sal is the author of XSLT Cookbook.

Beep BEEP! Rich Salz examines BEEP as part of his study of methods for transporting binary data in SOAP. Get your complete BEEP toolkit from BEEP: The Definitive Guide.

Printing from XML: An Introduction to XSL-FO -- Dave Pawson provides a simple introduction to creating printable page layouts with W3C XSL Formatting Objects. Dave is the author of XSL-FO: Making XML Look Good in Print.