XML

XML:



• Extensible Markup Language
• A lightweight SGML designed for network use
• Arbitrary elements can be defined (<STUDENT-NUMBER>, <PART-NO>, etc)
• Eliminates problems encountered in extending HTML:
  • Extension by fiat e.g. <FONT>
  • Public experiments e.g. the <BLINK> tag
  • The standards process e.g. Maths
• Agreement achieved quickly
• Support from industry (SGML vendors, Microsoft, etc.)

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