What are some examples of schema validation in XML?

What are some examples of schema validation in XML?

Schema validation in XML ensures that the XML data adheres to a defined structure. For example, using XSD (XML Schema Definition), you can validate that an XML document contains the correct elements and attributes.

Can you show me a simple XML schema example?

Sure! Here's a simple XSD example:

<xs:schema xmlns:xs="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema">
  <xs:element name="note">
    <xs:complexType>
      <xs:sequence>
        <xs:element name="to" type="xs:string"/>
        <xs:element name="from" type="xs:string"/>
        <xs:element name="heading" type="xs:string"/>
        <xs:element name="body" type="xs:string"/>
      </xs:sequence>
    </xs:complexType>
  </xs:element>
</xs:schema>

How do I validate an XML file against this schema?

You can validate an XML file against an XSD schema using various tools or programming languages. For example, in Java, you can use the javax.xml.validation package to perform the validation.

What happens if the XML doesn't conform to the schema?

If the XML doesn't conform to the schema, the validation process will fail, and you'll receive error messages indicating which parts of the XML are invalid.