XML is a technology that revolves around rigid standards that are set forth by the W3C. In order for XML to be consistently used by developers, these standards must be adhered to carefully. XML standards are set forth in documents called specifications, or specs, which are easily accessible on the Web. New technology specifications typically go through several developmental stages on the way to becoming a formal recommendation, which is essentially a technology that is complete and ready to be adopted by the web community. A W3C specification that has yet to become a recommendation is known as a working draft. Following are the most important W3C specifications related to XML:
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