XMLpohjaisina

XMLpohjaisina is a Finnish term used in information technology to describe systems, formats, or architectures that are based on XML as the primary representation and interchange medium. In this usage, data, configuration, and messages are expressed as XML documents and are designed to be validated, transformed, and exchanged using XML tools and standards.

In Finnish IT literature, the term is applied to describe both data formats (for example configuration files expressed in XML, and documents built on XML schemas) and architectural patterns (such as service-oriented architectures where components communicate with XML-based messages). Common technologies associated with XML-based designs include XML Schema for validation, XSLT for transformation, XPath and XQuery for querying, and XML databases or indexers for storage and retrieval. Widely used XML-based exchange protocols include SOAP and various enterprise integration patterns that rely on XML payloads.

Advantages of XML-based approaches include self-describing structure, schema-driven validation, strong tool support, and compatibility across heterogeneous platforms. Drawbacks include verbosity, higher parsing and bandwidth costs, and complexity in versioning and evolution of schemas. In practice, XML-based designs often coexist with other data formats such as JSON, with XML retained for interoperability, legacy integration, or document-centric workflows.

Related terms include XML, XSD, XSLT, XPath, XQuery, and XML databases. The term XMLpohjaisina serves as a concise descriptor in Finnish discussions of software design where XML is the primary means of data representation and interchange.