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?

XML is a software- and hardware-independent tool for storing and transporting data.

Some characters have a special meaning in XML. If you place a character like "<" inside an XML element, it will generate an error because the parser interprets it as the start of a new element.

What is an XML Schema? An XML Schema describes the structure of an XML document. The XML Schema language is also referred to as XML Schema Definition (XSD).

The W3C XML specification states that a program should stop processing an XML document if it finds an error. The reason is that XML software should be small, fast, and compatible.

The syllabus outline and its sequence are structured so you can learn XML step by step, from the introduction to creating structured data. Get Started With XML »

What is an XML Element? An XML element is everything from (including) the element's start tag to (including) the element's end tag.

XML Schemas define the elements of your XML files. A simple element is an XML element that contains only text. It cannot contain any other elements or attributes.

"The W3C Document Object Model (DOM) is a platform and language-neutral interface that allows programs and scripts to dynamically access and update the content, structure, and style of a document."

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