XML (Extensible Markup Language)

XML is not a database, but it is used to store large amounts of unstructured data. Any type of application can easily access XML files. XML is preferred for the reasons given below.

  • Large data.
  • Unstructured data.
  • Access through different kinds of Application.
  • Easy sharing.
  • Easy way of creation.
Syntax
  1. <root>
  2. <child>
  3. <subchild>.....</subchild>
  4. </child>
  5. </root>
Example
  1. <student>
  2. <regno> 101 </regno>
  3. <name>
  4. <firstname> Alex </firstname>
  5. <lastname> P </lastname>
  6. </name>
  7. </student>
While defining an XML element name, the characters given below are not used, then the element name is the best name

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Character

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3

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Summary

This blog is used to learn how to create XML with the best element names.