Web and technology
XML
Abbreviation for Extensible Markup Language
In short and in plain language
XML is a text format for data with a clear form.
Machines can read it well.
Many interfaces use the format. So do product lists and digital bills.
It helps systems swap data.
Definition
XML is a text format for describing structured data in a machine-readable way. Many interfaces, product catalogs and electronic invoices use XML to exchange data between systems.