What is the use of xml file?

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Why we store data in XML file instead of database.

Shweta Lodha · Answer

Whenever we need to transfer data across other applications, XML is preferred. Major benefits are: - As it is plain text format, it is easy to parse. So, you don't need any additional parser to read or write data to XML. - It is platform independent too. - It is light weight. - No additonal header/footer or any other data requried to play with XML. It falls under self explanatory.

Puneet Kankar · Answer

hi priyanka, check below links for store data in xml file. https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/UploadFile/75a48f/how-to-use-xml-file-to-store-data-and-retrieve-data-using-as/ https://stackoverflow.com/questions/25368083/using-xml-files-to-store-data-in-c-sharp https://www.codeproject.com/Articles/34672/Use-of-XML-File-for-Dynamically-Storing-Data-and-R

Jignesh Kumar · Answer

Hi Priyanka, We can store data in XML when we want to transfer/exchange data between one or more system. XML can also be used to store data in files or in databases. when we have semi structured data then we can go for XML storage.

Sanjit Kumar Singh · Answer

It's a robust, durable, manipulable, and free format for information identification, storage and transfer . http://xml.silmaril.ie/whyxml.html

What is the use of xml file?

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