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1/40 - Learning XML in 40 Days

Updated: Feb 9

Introduction to XML

For those of us not aware of eXtensible Markup Language(XML) that's alright. This blog serves as a guide to learning XML in 40 days. The primary source of reference during the next 40 days will be W3Schools.


What is XML?

XML is similar to HTML; However, XML focuses on data transportation and storage, primarily incorporating the latest security trends for data handling. You can read more about the current trends at Expedite Informatics.


XML Does Not DO Anything

Simply put XML does nothing it's a group of text surrounded by custom tags. Unlike other languages, there are no pre-determined arguments for XML. It is stored as plain text which makes it readable on all platforms.


The integration of other languages gives XML its use in Web Industries. These industries include:

  • Stocks and Shares

  • Financial transactions

  • Medical data

  • Mathematical data

  • Weather services

This makes it a valuable and easy language to learn. For example, the following code will display:


<div class="xml-note-example" style="
    color: white;
    background-color: tan; 
    padding: 20px;
    "> 
<note>
    <date>2025-09-01</date>
    <hour>08:30 AM</hour>
    <to>Joe,</to>
    <from>Smith - </from>
    <body>Don't forget me this weekends trip!</body>
</note>
</div>







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