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Module<br />

1<br />

Introduction to <strong>XML</strong><br />

Module Overview<br />

Welcome to the module, Introduction to <strong>XML</strong>. The module describes drawbacks of earlier<br />

markup languages that led to the development of <strong>XML</strong>. The module also explains the structure<br />

and lifecycle of the <strong>XML</strong> document. This module covers more on the <strong>XML</strong> syntax and the various<br />

parts of the <strong>XML</strong> document.<br />

Concepts<br />

In this module, you will learn about:<br />

‣ ¾ Introduction to <strong>XML</strong><br />

‣ ¾ Exploring <strong>XML</strong><br />

‣ ¾ Working with <strong>XML</strong><br />

‣ ¾ <strong>XML</strong> Syntax<br />

1.1 Introduction to <strong>XML</strong><br />

In this first lesson, Introduction to <strong>XML</strong>, you will learn to:<br />

‣ ¾ Outline the features of markup languages and list their drawbacks.<br />

‣ ¾ Define and describe <strong>XML</strong>.<br />

‣ ¾ State the benefits and scope of <strong>XML</strong>.<br />

1.1.1 Features of Markup Languages<br />

Early electronic formats like troff and TEX, were more concerned about the presentation of the content<br />

rather than with document structure.<br />

Markup languages are used to define the meaning and organize the structure of a text document. Markup<br />

languages help the documents by giving them a new look and formatting the text.<br />

<strong>XML</strong> <strong>Simplified</strong><br />

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