This article goes over the basics of XML. It is a markup language that specifically defines each element in a document so that the documents can be easily changed and transfered over the internet into different forms. It marks all the various elements within a document so you can easily find what you are looking for. They are defined by sets of tags and can be used not only for text but for images and other graphics as well.
A survey of XML standards: Part 1-
This article was a wonderful compilation of site for people beginning to navigate the world of XML. It separated all of the components of XML and provided resources and links for understanding and using these components. It gives you the basic idea of what is expected when using XML and then where to go to learn more. It is a amazing resource for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of XML.
Extending your Markup: a XML tutorial-
This article explains XML in simple and concise terms. Out of all the articles we read, it was this one that really helped me feel comfortable in my knowledge of XML. The examples that they give are clear and easy to follow and help illustrate the language. XML has many great attributes and uses and allows one to really customize and adjust the markup language to their personal needs.
XML Schema Tutorial-
This tutorial was the same as the ones for HTML last week, offering a further understanding of XML and giving a lot of examples to let those who are new to the language have a chance to see how it is written. Once again another solid tutorial for those of us who are new to the world of XML and markup languages in general.
Similar to my feelings about the HTML tutorials from last week's readings, I also liked the XML tutorial this week. The site does a good job at breaking down the topics and explaining them well.
ReplyDeleteI think it's pretty nifty that XML is based on formulaic patterns, such as all the things that make up a memo or the standard way that addresses are written, yet allows the user to personalize information at the same time.
ReplyDeleteThe tutorial was okay, but it would have been helpful to work on a little project as part of the tutorial, for example writing a catalog entry in html and then one in xml -- just to get a better sense of what the similarities and differences are...
ReplyDeleteThe tutorials might be helpful for future reference.
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