Beginning XML

Unless you provide instructions for how to display XML code, Web browsers will display the markup directly rather than styling it or creating pretty Web pages with it.

Personally, I think that learning XML helped me to better understand Web pages and how to communicate with databases. But if all you want to ever do is put up basic Web designs, then perhaps XML isn't the right choice.

Bottom line, if you're not interested in learning programming, then learning XML won't be of use to you. But if you want to control the data that your Web programs and applications have access to, XML is a great tool.

What is XML? Learn the basics of XML and how it works. This is the most common question about XML - what exactly is it?

Learn more about XML by getting the answers to some of the more common questions.

XML is not an off-shoot of HTML but rather it's own language in itself. By your XML/HTML Guide, Jennifer Kyrnin.

XML quiz for beginners tests you on the basics of coding in XML. Find out how much you really know about this distinctive language.

Creating elements in XML allows you flexibility to be creative. When writing XML, you create the element tags that define your data. Learn the basics of element design in XML.

Attributes are as important in XML as in HTML. They allow you to describe your elements and give them life. By Jennifer Kyrnin, Your XML/HTML Guide.

The basics of XML and how it works to create markup languages. From Jennifer Kyrnin, HTML/XML Guide.

SGML, XML, HTML, SM(i)L, MathML, etc. What are all these things? How do they relate? From your XML/HTML Guide, Jennifer Kyrnin.

Learn how to use the most basic building block of XML - the element. By Jennifer Kyrnin, Your XML/HTML Guide.

From your HTML Guide. Learn about XML through questions and answers.

XML Tutorial that explains some of the basic rules of writing in XML. Learn to create a well-formed document using XML as a storage component for data.

XML Tutorial that explains the basic rules of writing in XML. Learn to create a well-formed document using XML as a storage component for data.

XML Tutorial that explains the basic rules of writing in XML. Learn to create a well-formed document using XML as a storage component for data.

XML Tutorial that explains the basic rules of writing in XML. Learn to create a well-formed document using XML as a storage component for data.

Four basic reasons XML works well in the design of web pages. The ease, readability, content application and design functionality make XML a powerful design tool for those looking to start a career in website design.

Tutorial on how to write a proper declaration statement for XML. Explains the three components that make up a proper declaration statement for XML. Includes examples of version, encoding and the standalone sections of the proper XML declaration statement.

A brief description of the XML schema or XSD file. Describes the XML schema and it use as a blueprint for an XML document. Provides a comparison of schema versus the DTD.

Find out what books About.com readers recommend for learning and using XML. Read the reviews or write your own of your favorite XML book.

Whether you want to learn XML or you use it every day, these books will be a great resource. There are books for learning XML and books for reference, and all of them are good.

If you want to learn XML, you should buy this book. It is a good introduction to the language.

XML Visual Quickstart Guide is a great book for XML beginners. In it you'll learn about XML, XSLT, schemas, and more. Plus it includes a section on how XML is used in the real world. Read my review of XML Visual Quickstart Guide 2nd edition by Kevin Howard Goldberg.

Learn more about XML by looking at the specification.

Five common mistakes made in XML documents. A list of five common errors made when designing an XML document with explanations of problems and solutions.

A discussion of XML and the purpose of this markup language. An article that provides a brief summary definition of the Extensible Markup...

A tutorial about creating a file in XML with sample code. This article writes a simple XML file for inventory and provides step-by-step instruction.

A tutorial that describes how to create an XML file and add attributes. The article discusses the use of attributes in XML and the relationship with formatting.

About.com offers informational articles about the Extensible Markup Language (XML) that give you background as well as provide ideas on how to use the files. XML is a simplistic language that separates data from formatting to create manageable and dynamic websites.

A listing of XML tutorials available on About.com with links and brief descriptions. Featured articles offer lessons in declaration statements, root elements, child elements and attributes.

An article that shows how to display XML with a style sheet. This article discusses how to create a web page using CSS and XML.

Formatting files, like CSS, make or break XML code. CSS is a fast and easy way to create a look for your XML code.