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> I think that Norman is asserting that XML provides more contextual information and therefore is a superior data format. XML is a high-context data format. I would like to challenge that assertion. Consider this highly plausible XML representation of the data:
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> <Document>
> <Row>
> <li>Missouri River</li>
> <li u="mi">2341</li>
> </Row>
While that's certainly "plausible", it's not a good XML design. XML only provides contextual information (hints to the reader) if you use it properly.
Michael Kay
