XML

As DITA is based off of XML, any discussion of DITA would be incomplete without mentioning XML.

What is XML?

Extensible Markup Language (XML) is a text format created from SGML. According to IBM, XML is based on the same tag-based technology as HTML and can be used to create data that can be read by any application on any platform. Below is an example of XML.

What is XML Used For?

XML is used for numerous things, including storing data, web services, podcasting, configuration instructions, and more.

For more information on XML, go to IBM' XML webpage.