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XML
XML files: how to read them, the difference between well-formed and valid, and escaping rules that cause most parsing failures.
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XML Special Characters, Entities and CDATA Sections Explained
How to include &, <, > and quotes in XML safely using entity references, character references and CDATA, and the errors that result when you do not.
XML Well-Formed vs Valid: What Is the Difference?
Well-formed XML follows the syntax rules; valid XML also conforms to a schema. Learn the rules, the common errors and how DTD, XSD and RELAX NG fit in.
How to Open and Read XML Files on Any Device
Open an XML file in a text editor or browser, format it for reading and find the line that makes it fail to parse. Works on Windows, Mac and phones.
What Is an XML File? Structure, Uses and Examples
XML is a text format that describes data with nested tags. Learn what an .xml file contains, where XML is used, and how it differs from HTML and JSON.
JSON vs XML: Which Data Format Should You Use?
JSON and XML both carry structured data, but they differ in size, readability, schema support and tooling. A practical comparison and when to choose each.