What is XML

[Chris Huisman]

I have only used xml for use with ant (build.xml), and a to deploy a servlet on startup with tomcat (web.xml). A friend of mine says he uses it to build dynamic web pages. What exactly is xml and what (and where) are its uses? I am involved in the process of building a relatively large web application at the moment, and any tool I can use to make this easier will be much appreciated. Specifically I guess, can you use xml with jsp, and is it advantageous??

[Hema Menon]

This link might give you a quick start!
http://www.projectcool.com/developer/xmlz/xmlzquick/index.html

-hm

[Hema Menon]

If you are planning to use XML with JSP the following link would be helpful.
http://www.xmlmag.com/upload/free/features/xml/2000/04fal00/ww0004/ww0004.asp
Thanks,
Hema

[saumitra kamat]

Originally posted by Chris Huisman:
I have only used xml for use with ant (build.xml), and a to deploy a servlet on startup with tomcat (web.xml). A friend of mine says he uses it to build dynamic web pages. What exactly is xml and what (and where) are its uses? I am involved in the process of building a relatively large web application at the moment, and any tool I can use to make this easier will be much appreciated. Specifically I guess, can you use xml with jsp, and is it advantageous??

XML is same as HTML only thing is you can create your own tags in XML.