The Significance of Simplifying XML Schemas for Document Formats
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Summary
The article discusses the importance of simplicity and accessibility in document formats, particularly when based on complex XML schemas. It highlights the challenges of unnecessarily complex schemas and their impact on implementation.
Key quotes
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Unfortunately, while an XML schema can be simple, it can also be unnecessarily complex, bloated, convoluted and difficult to implement without specific knowledge of its features.
In this case, complexity is an intentional tac
A document format is a tool for sharing knowledge and, as such, should be as simple and accessible as possible in relation to the complexity of the document content itself.
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