What is XML?
XML stands for eXtensible Markup Language
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 web developers to have a good understanding of XML
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>
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Full XML Tutorial
This has been a short introduction to XML.
For a full XML tutorial go to W3Schools XML Tutorial.
