XML

XML stands for eXtensible Markup Language.XML was designed to store and transport data.XML was designed to be both human- and machine-readable.

Why Study XML?

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 types of software developers!) to have a good understanding of XML.

What You Will Learn

This tutorial will give you a solid understanding of:

  • What is XML?
  • How does XML work?
  • How can I use XML?
  • What can I use XML for?
  • Important XML Standards

    This tutorial will also dig deep into the following important XML standards:

    We recommend reading this tutorial, in the sequence listed in the left menu.

    Learn by Examples

    Examples are better than 1000 words. Examples are often easier to understand than text explanations.

    This tutorial supplements all explanations with clarifying "Try it Yourself" examples.

  • XML Examples
  • AJAX Examples
  • DOM Examples
  • XPath Examples
  • XSLT Examples
  • XML Quiz Test

    Test your XML skills at w3resource!

    Start the XML Quiz!

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