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Celebrate the XML Decade

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the happy-birthday dept.

IdaAshley writes "IBM Systems Journal recently published an issue dedicated to XML's 10th anniversary. Take a look at XML application techniques, and general discussion of the technical, economic and even cultural effects of XML. Learn why XML has been successful, and what it would take for XML to continue its success."

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  1. Half-Life 7? by PriyanPhoenix · · Score: 1, Offtopic
    From TFA:
    It goes on to give HL7 as an example of such a modeling approach.
    Wow, they really do think XML has staying power! By my count Half-Life 7 is due to land sometime 2097...
    --
    "Yes, Virginia, there is a Great Cthulhu..."
  2. XML's Existing by Inmatarian · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    XML exists so that the "version" field in binary files doesn't spill over to the next byte, making it impossible for old software to interpret new features. But hey, lets give a round of applause for XML. It makes manual corrections a lot easier than wipping out a reference file and a hex editor.