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The Markup Minimalist Credo 1.
Flatter is better. Add structure (markup) to XML only when absolutely necessary. 2.
Data exchange formats: make them flat. 3.
When sending data to consumers, distribute the data in a flat format. 4.
When consumers receive the flat XML they may add structure (markup) to facilitate simpler and more efficient Schematron assertions and/or simpler and more efficient application processing. Different consumers will add different structure
(markup), depending on their (local) requirements. Comments? /Roger |