xml

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'XML' stands for eXtensible Markup Language. It's a set of rules for structuring and encoding information in a format that both humans and machines can read. It's like giving labels to your data.

Examples in Different Contexts

For software developers, 'XML' plays a role in API communications. A developer might note, 'Our application uses XML to fetch and send data via the web service, ensuring cross-platform compatibility.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

We need to send the new sales figures to our partners in a format that they can easily understand and work with.

Response:

We can export the sales data in an XML format which will be easier for our partners to interpret and use.

Tech

Scenario:

We'll need to share some data between our server-side and client-side applications seamlessly.

Response:

For transporting data seamlessly across platforms, XML could be the best choice due to its widely accepted format.