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An interesting question

 
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Hi,
I am curious to know how an organization explains the contents of XML file to be exchanged with the business partner.
I understand that XML schema/DTD will be written for defining the structure and the content of the XML file, but how a person who does not understand schema will be sure that all the data elements and constraints are defined.
Are there any other representation of XML schema which makes it easier for non-XML person to understand ? Or will the <xs:annotation&rt; serve the purpose.
Thanks for reading my posting.

 
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Originally posted by Pradeep Bhat:
Hi,
Are there any other representation of XML schema which makes it easier for non-XML person to understand ? Or will the <xs:annotation&rt; serve the purpose.
Thanks for reading my posting.


There are many ways to describe the content of an XML, as you know XML Schema,DTD,RDF,relaxng,TREX,DAML+oil etc.,,,
I'm wondering why a non-XML person should try to understand the XML document description,He/she can't.
In that case you should provide him a data entry tool which will output the valid XML document after getting input from a non-XML competent person.
thats what i believe.
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