XMLspetsiifilisi

XMLspetsiifilisi is a term used in some documentation and discourse to describe the level of specificity achieved by an XML data model. It refers to how precisely an XML document or schema constrains its content, structure, data types, and semantics. The term is not part of any official XML standard and is typically used in educational, research, or industry contexts to discuss the trade-offs between rigor and flexibility in XML design.

Core aspects of XMLspetsiifilisi include structural constraints that govern which elements and attributes may appear, as well as their allowed order. It also encompasses data typing (such as strings, numbers, dates), enumeration of valid values, and cardinality constraints (minOccurs and maxOccurs). Namespaces, default values, and validation rules expressed in schemas or schema-like languages contribute to higher specificity.

In practice, higher XMLspetsiifilisi improves data validation, interoperability, and tooling support because processors can rely on well-defined structures. It is commonly pursued in domains like finance, healthcare, and configuration management, where precise data exchange is essential. However, increased specificity can raise complexity, hinder evolution, and require more maintenance as schemas evolve.

Relation to standards: XMLspetsiifilisi interacts with core XML technologies such as XML itself, XML Schema (XSD), DTDs, and Relax NG, as well as namespaces and validation tools. While the concept is not standardized, practitioners often cite it when weighing schema formalism, validation performance, and backward compatibility.

See also: XML, XML Schema, DTD, Relax NG, namespaces, validation.