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XML

XML (Extensible Markup Language) is a standardized, markup language that is used to encode, transmit, and store data in a structured and machine-readable format. XML technologies are a set of tools and standards that are based on XML and are used to create, manipulate, and process XML documents and data.

Some examples of XML technologies include:

  • XML parsers: These are software tools that are used to parse, validate, and process XML documents. XML parsers can be used to read and manipulate XML documents, to convert XML documents into other formats, and to extract data from XML documents.

  • XML editors: These are software tools that are used to create, edit, and manage XML documents. XML editors can be used to create and edit XML documents using various XML schemas and standards, to apply styles and templates, and to create links and cross-references.

  • XML databases: These are databases that are designed to store and manage XML documents and data. XML databases can be used to store and retrieve XML documents, to query and manipulate XML data, and to integrate XML data with other systems and applications.

  • XML transformation languages: These are languages that are used to transform XML documents into other formats, such as HTML, PDF, or CSV. Examples of XML transformation languages include Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT) and Extensible Stylesheet Language Formatting Objects (XSL-FO).

  • XML schemas: These are languages that are used to define the structure and content of XML documents. XML schemas can be used to define the elements, attributes, and data types that are allowed in an XML document, and to specify rules for how the elements and attributes can be used and combined.