Re: [xml-dev] The impact of data format selection on applicationdevelopm

[Michael Kay <mike@saxonica.com>]

> 
> 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