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.
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.
I think that's accurate but it feels kind of long and klunky. Anyone
got any polish to apply? -T
