XML framework

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An XML framework is a software framework that implements features to aid the programmer in creating applications with all data produced in XML. The programmer defines and produces pure data in XML format and the framework transforms the document to any format desired. One code, one XML and several transformations like XHTML, SVG, WML, Excel or Word format, or other document type may result. [1]

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Advanced XML frameworks support single-source publishing, enabling the transformation of content from a single XML document into multiple output formats such as HTML5, PDF, and EPUB. Professional tools like Oxygen XML Editor provide robust features to facilitate this functionality. [2]

Platforms like BaseX act as frameworks in XML data processing and transformation by offering XML database management and XQuery support. In this setup, the developer works exclusively with XML, while the framework handles data manipulation and output generation. [1]

An application built on an XML framework enables the generation of documents in various formats from a single XML data source using a unified codebase. This approach has become a preferred method in many industries today—such as publishing, reporting, and web content development—due to its efficiency and flexibility. [3]

Features in an XML framework

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  1. 1 2 map. "The XML Framework: Lightweight and High-Performance Data Processing". basex.org. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
  2. "Oxygen XML Editor". www.oxygenxml.com. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
  3. B, Gokulnath (2023-08-30). "XML Tools: 6 You NEED to Use (Free & Paid)". Digital Engineering & Technology | Elearning Solutions | Digital Content Solutions. Retrieved 2025-07-27.