What is XML?

What is XML? 1 XML stands for eXtensible Markup Language 2 XML is a markup language much like HTML 3 XML was designed to store and transport data 4 XML was designed to be self-descriptive 5 XML is a W3C Recommendation More

What are the key scenarios the XML features are designed to address?

The following are key scenarios that the XML features are designed to address: Extend the functionality of existing Excel templates by mapping XML elements onto existing cells. This makes it easier to get XML data into and out of your templates without having to redesign them.

Is there a second edition of XML?

It is widely implemented and still recommended for general use. The second ( XML 1.1) was initially published on February 4, 2004, the same day as XML 1.0 Third Edition, and is currently in its second edition, as published on August 16, 2006. It contains features (some contentious) that are intended to make XML easier to use in certain cases.

What are the IETF guidelines for XML-based languages?

RFC 7303 also recommends that XML-based languages be given media types ending in +xml; for example image/svg+xml for SVG. Further guidelines for the use of XML in a networked context appear in RFC 3470, also known as IETF BCP 70, a document covering many aspects of designing and deploying an XML-based language.