Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about XML

Intermediate

❓ XML FAQ

Q1: What is the main difference between XML and HTML?

🅰️ XML is designed for data representation and does not define how data is displayed. HTML focuses on rendering data in web browsers.

Q2: Is XML still relevant today?

🅰️ Yes, especially in enterprise environments, web services, and systems requiring complex data schemas.

Q3: How does XML compare to JSON?

🅰️ XML supports complex schemas, namespaces, and document validation. JSON is lighter, easier to read, and faster for web applications.

Q4: Can I generate XML automatically?

🅰️ Yes, many programming languages and tools support XML serialization from objects or data structures.

Q5: What are common tools for working with XML?

🅰️ Editors (Oxygen XML, Notepad++), parsers (libxml, lxml), validators, and transformation tools (XSLT).