XML Basics

The XML Basics section covers the foundational concepts you need to understand before diving into more advanced XML topics. These fundamentals will give you a solid understanding of how XML works and how to use it effectively.

What You'll Learn

In this section, you'll explore:

• XML Syntax: The rules and structure that make XML documents well-formed and valid
• Display XML: Methods for presenting XML data in browsers and applications
• XML Validation: Ensuring your XML documents conform to defined schemas and standards
• Parsing & Manipulating XML: Techniques for reading, processing, and modifying XML data
• XML Technologies: Core technologies and standards that extend XML's capabilities

Getting Started

If you're new to XML, we recommend starting with the syntax guide to understand the basic rules and structure. From there, you can explore validation techniques and learn how to parse and manipulate XML data effectively.

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of markup languages (HTML knowledge is helpful)
• Familiarity with structured data concepts
• Basic programming knowledge (helpful for parsing examples)

Ready to dive in? Start with XML Syntax to learn the fundamental rules of XML documents.