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Introduction to XML


 

XML stands for EXtensible Markup Language.It is a markup language much like HTML which was designed to describe data.In XML, tags are not predefined.It uses a Document Type Definition (DTD) or an XML Schema to describe the data.XML with a DTD or XML Schema is designed to be self-descriptive.XML was designed to carry data.It is not a replacement for HTML. XML was created to structure, store and to send information.XML is free and extensible.XML tags are not predefined.  XML is a cross-platform, software and hardware independent tool for transmitting information.XML can Separate Data from HTML


 

Difference between XML and HTML

XML was designed to describe data,while HTML was designed to display data
                                                         

HTML is about displaying information, while XML is about describing information.

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