An Introduction to XML
I really didn't get anything out of this. After reading it, I'm still not really sure what the point of XML is.
A survey of XML standards: Part 1
This seemed to be a basic listing of various ways to use XML, and programs or tutorials that would help someone use that function.
Extending Your Markup: An XML Tutorial
Now I finally see what XML is! At least I think so. Instead of influencing the layout on a web page, as HTML does, it marks the text itself (for instance, in figure 1b, showing exactly what the various details of a book are). I'm still not 100% clear on all the details, but for the most part, this article does a really good job of explaining everything.
XML Schema Tutorial
This is basically a tutorial for how to use an XML Schema rather than DTD. As far as I can tell, XSD is preferable to DTD because it uses the XML language, so it can be easily learned, and can be made with the same tools that one already uses for XML.
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Erin,
ReplyDeleteThank you for admitting that you don't really understand XML as well. I really felt this week's readings were over my head. After reading your blog, I didn't feel so worried. I really hope we go over it more in class.
I also found the first article not quite as useful, but at least I understood it. I like your description of what XML is though. It was useful to compare mental definitions if that makes sense. I'm also not 100% clear, but I think we know enough to understand more from our lecture this week.
ReplyDeleteI'm right with Shannon and Rachel. I was confused as to what XML is and your post helps but also relieves me that it seems other people didn't too!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you got it figured out. In all reality, XML is an amazing tool that has changed the internet. When the TA reads your blog, he is most likely getting it as an RSS feed which I think is based on XML (although I may be wrong).
ReplyDeleteThe tutorial helped me the most, since it was hands on and did a better job of explaining how XML was used in documents.
ReplyDeleteGood to see I wasn't the only one frustrated with the readings. I also found the XML Tutorial the most helpful, although I still don't think I got it.
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