SGMLpohjaiset

SGMLpohjaiset refers to systems, documents, or technologies that are based on the Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML). SGML is a meta-language used to define markup languages, which are systems for annotating text in a way that is syntactically identifiable and distinguishable from the text itself. Its primary purpose is to provide a standardized way of structuring and describing documents, enabling them to be shared, processed, and presented consistently across different platforms and applications.

SGML itself is not a markup language but a standard for creating them. It defines rules for how markup should be structured, including elements, attributes, and entities. This allows for the creation of specialized markup languages tailored to specific needs, such as those used in technical documentation, publishing, and data exchange. For example, HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), the foundation of the World Wide Web, was originally derived from an SGML application.

SGMLpohjaiset systems leverage the power of SGML to ensure data integrity, reusability, and long-term archiving. By separating content from presentation, documents defined using SGML can be easily transformed into various output formats, such as print, web pages, or electronic data interchange. This has made SGML and its derivatives valuable in industries requiring rigorous document management and data interchange. While SGML itself is less commonly used directly today, its principles have heavily influenced subsequent markup languages and data structuring standards, including XML (Extensible Markup Language), which is a simplification of SGML.