Cocoon 2 Programming

Thanks to the tireless efforts of open-source developers, Cocoonhas quickly gained visibility as the preeminent XML-based Webpublishing framework. Unfortunately, its documentation remains asignificant shortcoming. If you're new to Cocoon, gaining a senseof exactly what you can do with it can be difficult, and actuallygetting started can be even harder.
Cocoon 2 Programming: Web Publishing with XML and Java clearlyexplains the value of Cocoon and helps you build on yourfamiliarity with XML and Java Servlets as you design, build, andimplement a range of Cocoon applications. You'll begin by learningto control presentation for various platforms, both wired andwireless. Then you'll move on to Cocoon's capabilities for logiccontrol and content management, using both sitemaps and XSP tocreate a site dynamically generated from a variety of data sourcesand types.
As you'll see, Cocoon also supports powerful organizing techniquesknown as design patterns, and you'll master their use in bothpresentation and content generation. These are essential tools forthe planning of your site; for after it's implemented, you'llcommand powerful techniques for site management andoptimization.
The Web's dependence on XML is growing rapidly--and with it thelist of companies that have adopted Cocoon. Is Cocoon for you?Cocoon 2 Programming will guide you through your decision and farbeyond, providing all the assistance you need to build a dynamic,XML-based site--and keep moving into the future.