Entities and Other Components - XML tutorial

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A markup language uses special notation to mark the different sections of a document. In HTML documents, for example, angle brackets (<>) are used to mark the different sections of text.

XSL is a more complex style sheet technology than CSS, so there is no way to thoroughly cover style sheets without things getting a little messy. Fortunately, as you learn in this tutorial, XSL is a technology that has considerably more to offer than CSS. XSL is designed to do a whole lot more than just format XML content for display purposes; it gives you the ability to completely transform XML documents. You learn in this tutorial how to transform XML documents into HTML documents that can be viewed in web browsers. Additionally, you should realize that the extra complexity in XSL is quite worth the learning curve because of its immense power and flexibility.

Learn the basics of XML through this tutorial.This is part 1 of the series.

Microsoft BizTalk Server 2000 provides powerful tools for the exchange of information between businesses. It allow you to create BizTalk schemas, to map fields and records from one specification to another, and to move data from one corporation to another using XML.

XML's usage is continuing to grow quickly as both individuals and companies realize its potential. However, in many ways XML is still a relatively new technology, and many people, possibly you, are just now learning what it can do for them. Unlike some other software technologies such as HTML or even Java, XML is a little fuzzier in terms of how it is applied in different scenarios. Just as it's difficult to look at a person and grasp how their DNA makes them who they are, it can also be challenging to look at an application and get a grasp for how XML fits into the equation. This tutorial introduces you to XML and gives you some insight as to why it was created and what it can do.