XML

What is XML?

Extensible Markup Language (XML) is a versatile data format that enables the encoding of documents in a way that is both human-readable and machine-readable. Defined by the W3C's XML 1.0 Specification and various related open standards, XML prioritizes simplicity, generality, and usability across the internet. As a textual data format with robust Unicode support, XML is widely utilized not only for document representation but also for the modeling of arbitrary data structures, such as those employed in web services. To aid in the definition of XML-based languages, several schema systems have been developed, and a multitude of application programming interfaces (APIs) have been created to facilitate the processing of XML data

Highlights

• Human-readable and machine-readable data format
• Defined by open standards set by the W3C
• Supports a wide range of data structures, including documents and web service data
• Extensive schema systems and APIs available for working with XML