Tim Bray schrieb am 08.08.2009 um 10:46:36 (-0700):
> On Aug 8, 2009, at 2:09 AM, Michael Kay wrote:
>
> >Surely syntax is just one part of language?
> >
> >* The syntax says you are allowed to write <A>XYZ</A>.
> >
> >* The semantics (dare I use the term?) says that when you do so, you
> > have uttered an element whose name is A and whose content is XYZ.
No objection whatsoever.
> How's this: The Extensible Markup Language (XML) specification defines
> the syntax rules for a family of markup languages loosely referred to
> as "XML", as well as a system for declaring the selection and ordering
> of the markup elements which may appear in a particular markup
> language which is a member of the family.
That's very good!
> I think that's accurate but it feels kind of long and klunky. Anyone
> got any polish to apply? -T
I'd inline the last relative clause in the second-before-last:
[...] which may appear in a particular member of said language family.
--
Michael Ludwig
