The Essential XML Fundamentals certification validates a professional's expertise in XML, a markup language used to encode documents in a format that is both human-readable and machine-readable. This certification is all about understanding and working with basic XML concepts like syntax, namespaces, parsing, validation and transformations. It also covers XML related technologies such as XML Schema, XSLT, and XPath. Industries use XML for tasks such as data storage, data transport, database management, and web development. Earning this certification confirms that professionals are competent in using XML to help companies manage large volumes of data and create efficient, interoperable systems.
