XML

Learning Objectives

• Describe the benefits of XML compared to proprietary data exchange formats
• Create well-formed XML documents that adhere to its syntax rules
• Recognize related XML technologies (e.g., XSL, XPath, and XQuery)

How to Complete this Lesson

Complete the following learning activities: (2.25–2.75 hours total)

1. Complete the following lessons from W3Schools’s XML Tutorial: (30–60 minutes)
   • Introduction to XML
   • How Can XML be Used?
   • XML Tree
   • XML Syntax Rules
   • XML Elements
   • XML Attributes
2. Attend the class meeting (60 minutes)
   • Complete the handout
3. Start the web development programming exercise (PEX) (45 minutes)
   • Complete the XML portion of the assignment

Resources

Guide to XML syntax

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