While there are a lot of good books on Soap and web services (some written by contributors to Axis!), I'd say the best general intro book would be Java and XML by O'Reilly.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0596001975/qid=1042554819/sr=2-2/ref=sr_2_2/102-5219312-2263366 I own both the first and second editions and once taught an XML class using the book. Best of luck, Kevin "Dan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 01/13/2003 06:27 PM cc: (bcc: Kevin Bedell/Systems/USHO/SunLife) Please respond to axis-user Subject: newbie books Any suggestions for a good read on XML,SOAP and web services for Java developers, especially for those of us with no practical experience with XML? --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail message (including attachments, if any) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, proprietary , confidential and exempt from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender and erase this e-mail message immediately. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
