Re: The impact of data format selection on application development
Michael Kay <[email protected]>
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> > I think that Norman is asserting that XML provides more contextual information and therefore is a superior data format. XML is a high-context data format. I would like to challenge that assertion. Consider this highly plausible XML representation of the data: > > <Document> > <Row> > <li>Missouri River</li> > <li u="mi">2341</li> > </Row> While that's certainly "plausible", it's not a good XML design. XML only provides contextual information (hints to the reader) if you use it properly. Michael Kay _______________________________________________________________________ XML-DEV is a publicly archived, unmoderated list hosted by OASIS to support XML implementation and development. To minimize spam in the archives, you must subscribe before posting. [Un]Subscribe/change address: http://www.oasis-open.org/mlmanage/ Or unsubscribe: [email protected] subscribe: [email protected] List archive: http://lists.xml.org/archives/xml-dev/ List Guidelines: http://www.oasis-open.org/maillists/guidelines.php