Tutorials for CNXML 0.3

This course is intended to provide a resource for new writers of CNXML modules. It pulls together tutorials, examples, and documentation. The goal of this tutorial is that a new user who knows very little or nothing about CNXML should be able to use CNXML after working through this tutorial. It should also provide resources to answer questions you come across.

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• Background
  • FAQ on Connexions--A brief description of the Connexions project.
  • XML Basics--CNXML is an XML language. This module explains what XML is, and what you need to know about it in order to write CNXML and other XML languages.
• Writing a Module in CNXML
  • The Basic CNXML--Covers tags that you will use frequently including all of the metadata tags, para, emphasis, important, term, cnxn, link, cite, and list.
  • The Intermediate CNXML--Topics include section, figure, subfigure, codeline, codeblock, and equation.
  • The Advanced CNXML--Topics include table, exercise, definition, and example.
  • Content MathML--An introduction to writing Content MathML.
• Reference Material
  • Example Module--An example module which has just about everything in it.
  • The CNXML Specification--Explains in detail how every tag and attribute should be used. This is the place to look if you have any questions.
  • The MathML Specification--Explains in detail how to properly use Content and Presentation MathML. It is very readable. Has more explanation of MathML than is covered in the tutorial.
• Bug Report Form--Use this to tell us your comments and suggestions for CNXML and the Connexions project as a whole. There is a link to the Bug Report Form at the bottom of every module and on the roadmap. We enjoy getting your comments and suggestions!