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XML Schema Tutorial

Schema Tutorial

In our Schema tutorial, you will learn what an XML Schema is. You will also learn how XML Schema will replace DTD, and how to use the XML Schema language in your applications. Start Learning XML Schema!

Schema References

At W3Schools you will find a list of valid XML Schema Elements and Data Types. XML Schema Elements.

Table of Contents

Introduction to XML Schemas
This introduction to the XML Schema language explains what an XML Schema is.

XML Schema - Why?
This chapter explains why XML Schemas should be used instead of DTDs.

XML Schema How To
This chapter explains how to reference to an XML Schema.

XML Schema The <schema> Element
This chapter explains the schema element and its attributes.

XSD Simple Types

XML Schema Simple Elements
This chapter explains how to declare simple elements.

XML Schema Attributes
This chapter explains how to declare attributes.

XML Schema Restrictions/Facets
This chapter explains how to add restrictions to XML elements.

XSD Complex Types

XML Schema Complex Elements
This chapter explains XML Schema complex elements.

XML Schema Complex Empty Elements
This chapter explains XML Schema empty complex elements.

XML Schema Complex Elements Only
This chapter explains XML Schema complex elements only elements.

XML Schema Complex Text Elements
This chapter explains XML Schema complex text elements.

XML Schema Complex Elements with Mixed Content
This chapter explains XML Schema complex types with mixed content.

XML Schema Complex Elements Indicators
This chapter explains how to structuring complex elements with indicators.

XML Schema <any>
This chapter explains how to use the <any> element to extend the XML document with elements not specified by the schema!

XML Schema <anyAttribute>
This chapter explains how to use the <anyAttribute> element to extend the XML document with attributes not specified by the schema!

XML Schema Substitution
This chapter explains how one element can substitute another element.

XML Schema Example
Demonstrates how to write an XML Schema. You will also learn that a schema can be written in different ways!

XSD Data Types

XML Schema String Data Types
This chapter explains XML Schema string data types.

XML Schema Date Data Types
This chapter explains XML Schema date data types.

XML Schema Numeric Data Types
This chapter explains XML Schema numeric data types.

XML Schema Miscellaneous Data Types
This chapter explains some other XML Schema miscellaneous data types.

XML Schema References

XML Schema Content Models - References
A list of valid XML Schema Elements.

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