Appendix B. Guide to Reading the XML Recommendation
In this appendix
Why Reference is Important
The W3C Recommendation Process
Standards Relationships
XML Design Goals
Reading the Specification
Discussion of XML 1.0 Recommendation
In order for a new technology to succeed widely, it needs to achieve a critical mass of users. If the technology fails to achieve enough supporters to keep the technology going, slowly, but surely, it will die off.
One of the mechanisms that can be employed to aid in adoption is standardization. By adopting a standard for implementing new technologies, businesses can be assured that they are using technology correctly, and that their implementations of a technology will be compatible with other vendors and clients.
Implementing ...
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