First of all XML is self documenting. That is huge in and of itself. However, comparing XML to CSV shows even more advantages. CSV only supports tabular data where as XML can support tabular data as well as data that is in more of a tree data structure. Generally speaking, objects in the programming world can be better represented as trees.
-Matt > -----Original Message----- > From: Kris Pilles [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 10:53 AM > To: CF-Talk > Subject: OT: Whats the Deal with XML? > > I've read it all, seen it in action, heard how great it is but I don't > get it? > > Why is XML so great? What is it going to enable us to do that we can > not now? To be honest, it seems like XML is just a fancy way to send > comma delimited data? > > What can we do with xml that we can't do with CFHTTP and a comma > delimited file? > > What am I missing here? Anything? > > Kris Pilles > Website Manager > Western Suffolk BOCES > 507 Deer Park Rd., Building C > Phone: 631-549-4900 x 267 > E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > ______________________________________________________________________ Your ad could be here. Monies from ads go to support these lists and provide more resources for the community. http://www.fusionauthority.com/ads.cfm FAQ: http://www.thenetprofits.co.uk/coldfusion/faq Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/cf-talk@houseoffusion.com/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
