XmlGen

How is XML data stored?

XML is a markup language that allows the separation of data content and presentation of data. They are very similar to each other in terms of HTML and shape. In HTML pages, the data itself and how it will be seen are in the same document. In an XML document, the data is contained in an XML document, how the data will be viewed is not specified in this document. There are several methods of displaying data.

The use of XML can be likened to an ASP page that retrieves data from a database and determines how data is presented through code. XML should not be seen as a new markup language that can be used in web applications and provides more comfortable working with data.

Where is XML used?

The progress in XML technologies is developing so rapidly that XML is present in every field from embedded systems to graphical interfaces, distributed systems and database management. XML, which has become a standard in data communication in the software industry, has also started to quickly replace EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) systems.

We can briefly list some application areas where XML is used as follows:

• Business-to-Business (B2B): Billing information, accounting information, tax information are electronically transferred between companies in XML format. Compared to XML EDI (Electronic Data Interchange), it has some advantages in terms of transmitting data.
• Distributed Programming: XML is ideal for complex multi-platform applications. Thanks to this structure, the integrity of the software in the Client / Server (Client / Server) architecture can be easily ensured.
• Web Site Design: Due to its hierarchical architecture in terms of XML structure, Web site designers have started to build their processes and architectures of their sites entirely with XML.
• Database Operations: XML has also been used in database systems. Very powerful XML-based database servers such as SoftwareAG's Tamino database have begun to take their place in the software industry.
• Document Management: Today, many organizations are experiencing a document confusion. It is possible to transform these documents into a hierarchical structure with the use of XML.

What is the importance of XML?

Just as the TCP/IP protocol, which connects many devices, is important for internet technology, XML, which is a platform-independent language that enables data exchange between devices on the internet, is just as important. XML is an open technology. You do not have to pay royalties or license fees to anyone to use XML.

It is seen that XML is a very important structure to be used especially in inter-company activities. The most important factor for the widespread use of XML will be the development and use of database management system software that provides XML support, such as SQL Server.