XML Tutorial
XML stands for eXtensible Markup Language.
XML was designed to store and transport data.
XML was designed to be both human- and machine-readable.
XML Example 1
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<note>
<to>Tove</to>
<from>Jani</from>
<heading>Reminder</heading>
<body>Don't forget me this weekend!</body>
</note>
XML Example 2
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<breakfast_menu>
<food>
<name>Belgian Waffles</name>
<price>$5.95</price>
<description>
Two of our famous
Belgian Waffles with plenty of real maple syrup
</description>
<calories>650</calories>
</food>
<food>
<name>Strawberry Belgian Waffles</name>
<price>$7.95</price>
<description>
Light Belgian
waffles covered with strawberries and whipped cream
</description>
<calories>900</calories>
</food>
<food>
<name>Berry-Berry Belgian Waffles</name>
<price>$8.95</price>
<description>
Belgian
waffles covered with assorted fresh berries and whipped
cream
</description>
<calories>900</calories>
</food>
<food>
<name>French Toast</name>
<price>$4.50</price>
<description>
Thick slices made
from our homemade sourdough bread
</description>
<calories>600</calories>
</food>
<food>
<name>Homestyle
Breakfast</name>
<price>$6.95</price>
<description>
Two eggs, bacon or sausage, toast, and our ever-popular hash
browns
</description>
<calories>950</calories>
</food>
</breakfast_menu>
Why Study XML?
XML plays an important role in many different IT systems.
XML is often used for distributing data over the Internet.
It is important (for all types of software developers!) to have a good understanding of XML.
What You Will Learn
This tutorial will give you a solid understanding of:
- What is XML?
- How does XML work?
- How can I use XML?
- What can I use XML for?
Important XML Standards
This tutorial will also dig deep into the following important XML standards:
We recommend reading this tutorial, in the sequence listed in the left menu.
Learn by Examples
Examples are better than 1000 words. Examples are often easier to understand than text explanations.
This tutorial supplements all explanations with clarifying "Try it Yourself" examples.
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