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RE: DTDs, W3C Schemas, RELAX NG, Schematron?

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• Subject: RE: DTDs, W3C Schemas, RELAX NG, Schematron?
• From: tariq abdur-rahim <ecliptoid330@y...>
• Date: Thu, 23 May 2002 08:11:53 -0700 (PDT)
• In-reply-to: <AOEKKCOOGNDOAHCLNEIFMEGCDBAA.mike@w...>

Hi all:

Thanks for the replies.

Now, to continue.  So, is it safe to say that beyond
the realm of "basic validation" DTDs are weak in terms
of usefulness?  Or is it still a *must-have* in all
and any XML development; irrespective of whether or
not it is employed in the development of XML
applications, XML systems, or applications that uses
XML applications?

> DTDs are an integral part of XML 1.0. They make up
the essential dance 
> steps of basic validation.

Additionally, if...

> XML Schema will, like it or not, be used by just
about everyone doing
> industrial-strength validation.

Where does the DTD stand in this respect?



Regards,


--- Michael Fitzgerald <mike@w...> wrote:
> IMO...
> 
> DTDs are an integral part of XML 1.0. They make up
> the essential dance steps
> of basic validation.
> 
> XML Schema will, like it or not, be used by just
> about everyone doing
> industrial-strength validation. It is like ballroom
> dancing, somewhat rigid
> and it takes awhile to learn, but its okay once you
> get the hang of it.
> 
> I think RELAX NG is a little like swing dancing,
> free-wheeling fun.
> 
> Schematron is a little like ballet, elegant in its
> simplicity and precision.
> 
> There is a time and place for all kinds of dancing,
> suitable for different
> needs and occasions. Learning all four dances is not
> a bad idea.
> 
> Mike
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: tariq abdur-rahim
> [mailto:ecliptoid330@y...]
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 6:25 PM
> > To: xml-dev@l...
> > Subject:  DTDs, W3C Schemas, RELAX NG,
> Schematron?
> >
> >
> > Hey all:
> >
> > DTDs?
> > W3C Schemas?
> > RELAX NG?
> > Schematron?
> >
> > What - first off - is the *best* route to take
> from a
> > developer's stance?  Second, can these
> technologies
> > work in conjunction with one another, or must they
> be
> > implemented seperately in order to reap the (read
> any)
> > desired result(s)?
> >
> > Also, where has all the buzz surrounding RELAX NG
> > gone?  It was not too long ago when it seemed to
> be a
> > very hot topic.  Finally, does anyone care to
> share
> > their opinion(s) on the future of DTDs?
> >
> >
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> >
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