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XML articles: what XML is and where it still turns up, parsing it with DOMParser in JavaScript or ElementTree in Python, and validating it against XSD.

Apr 16, 2026·8 min read

What is XML? A Practical Guide for Developers

What is XML? The structure and rules behind legacy APIs, RSS feeds, SVG and Office files, where it still earns its place, and when JSON is the better fit.

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Apr 16, 2026·10 min read

How to Parse XML in JavaScript — DOMParser, XPath, and Real Patterns

Parse XML in JavaScript with DOMParser in the browser or fast-xml-parser in Node.js, query nodes with XPath, and catch the parse errors DOMParser hides.

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Apr 16, 2026·9 min read

Parsing XML in Python — ElementTree, lxml, and Real-World Patterns

Parse XML in Python with ElementTree from the standard library, or lxml when you need more: find and XPath queries, building documents, and namespaces.

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Apr 16, 2026·9 min read

XML Schema (XSD) — Validate Your XML Structure

XML Schema (XSD) validation: define element names, data types, required fields and structure for your XML, then check real documents against it in practice.

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