Exercise 11: XML introduction

1. Conduct research on the Internet to find out what tools can be used to parse an XML document and ensure that the document is well formed and valid.
   
2. XML schema is a forthcoming development of the technology. Visit the W3C website and search for information on schema. What are the benefits of adopting a schema standardized for a business sector?
   
3. What are DOMs and why were they developed?
   
4. Why are some developers using SAX instead of DOM for document processing?
   
5. SMIL is an application of XML. What is the purpose of this technology? Where does it apply?
   
6. The current recommendation of W3C is to use XHTML as an alternative to HTML.
   
7. Do you think adopting XHTML is a wise move?