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XPath Tutorial

XPath is a set of syntax rules for defining parts of an XML document.

XPath is a major element in the W3C XSLT standard. Without XPath knowledge you will not be able to create XSLT documents.

Start learning XPath now!

Table of Contents

Introduction to XPath
This chapter explains what XPath is and how it can be used.

XPath Syntax
This chapter explains the XPath Syntax.

XPath Location Paths
This chapter explains how XPath location expressions are used to locate nodes in an XML documents.

XPath Expressions
This chapter describes common XPath expressions.

XPath Functions
This chapter describes the core XPath functions.

XPath Examples
This chapter uses the CD catalog XML document to demonstrate some XPath examples.

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