Developer's Guide to Web Application Security

Q: How do I know when to use an element versus an attribute when defining the

structure of my XML?

A: It is very hard to define catchall rules to determine when to use an element

versus an attribute. Remember, though, that you can do very little validation

with attributes other than making sure they exist. For the most part, if there is

any doubt, use an element to describe your content.

Q: Are there any XML editors out there?

A: Yes, quite a few.The one we personally prefer to use is XML Spy.You may have

a little learning curve with the user interface, but it is by far the best XML

editor available when considering price. There are also a number of free ...