Re: [xml-dev] Need a language whiz: An XML Schema "specifies" howdata is

[Thomas Passin <list1@tompassin.net>]

Or, to put it in language similar to Roger's 8 statements,

0. A schema describes how data is to be structured, and may be used to 
constrain that structure.

TomP

On 11/13/2017 9:26 PM, Rick Jelliffe wrote:
> An XML Schema describes certain document structures and data typing. The
> parties specify when, how and how much of it should be used.
>
> A schema has no agency or will or knowledge of outcomes or intent. It
> reveals/reflects the relative power and attitudes of the various
> stakeholders.
>
> Regards
> Rick
>
> On 14 Nov 2017 00:14, "Costello, Roger L." <costello@mitre.org
> <mailto:costello@mitre.org>> wrote:
>
>     Hi Folks,____
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>     Which of the following is most accurate and why?____
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>      1. An XML Schema specifies how data is to be structured.____
>      2. An XML Schema describes how data is to be structured.____
>      3. An XML Schema states how data is to be structured.____
>      4. An XML Schema constrains the structure of data.____
>      5. An XML Schema structures data.____
>      6. An XML Schema describes data.____
>      7. An XML Schema constrains data.____
>      8. Other (what?)____
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>     /Roger____
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