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by _pmf_ 4492 days ago
You fail to address OP's question:

> But if I want something that is able to express data structures customized by myself, usually with hierarchical data that can be verified for validity and syntax (XML Schemas or old-school DTD), what other options are there?
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bhaak 4492 days ago
He actually did address my question in a way: "[...] XML has prevented the adoption of something better (because it was "good enough")."

Which IMO is a sensible way looking at it. I too think XML is not perfect but if all the other stuff we're stuck with currently would be as good enough as XML, IT would be a place with less WTFs all around. ;-)

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rbehrends 4492 days ago
I did address it. Did you read my comment until the end?
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