Understanding XML Structure for Beginners

XML (eXtensible Markup Language) is a common format for structured data. Unlike JSON, XML uses tags to define elements and attributes to provide additional information.

XML Basics

• Elements enclosed in opening and closing tags
• Attributes provide extra information about elements
• Nested structure allows hierarchical representation of data

Example XML

<orders>
  <order id="1">
    <name>Alice</name>
    <total>150</total>
  </order>
  <order id="2">
    <name>Bob</name>
    <total>90</total>
  </order>
</orders>

Converting XML to CSV

You can convert XML to CSV using our XML to CSV Converter, making the data compatible with spreadsheets for analysis.

Summary

• XML uses tags and attributes for structured data
• Nested elements create a hierarchy
• Convert XML to CSV for spreadsheets using online tools