Extensible Markup Language XML Tutorial

The basic syntax for one element in XML is

<name attribute="value">content</name>

Here is an example of a simple recipe expressed using XML:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<recipe name="bread" prep_time="5 mins" cook_time="3 hours">
<title>Basic bread</title>
<ingredient amount="3" unit="cups">Flour</ingredient>
<ingredient amount="0.25" unit="ounce">Yeast</ingredient>
<ingredient amount="1.5" unit="cups" state="warm">Water</ingredient>
<ingredient amount="1" unit="teaspoon">Salt</ingredient>
<instructions>
<step>Mix all ingredients together, and knead thoroughly.</step>
<step>Cover with a cloth, and leave for one hour in warm room.</step>
<step>Knead again, place in a tin, and then bake in the oven.</step>
</instructions>
</recipe>