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CSV verse XML

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Sep 18, 2004
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What are the advantages of using XML instead of CSV (our existing method of exporting data to other company)? Thanks.
 
1. Self-describing data files
2. Allows hierarchical data organizations
3. Well defined standard for the format

Chip H.



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And they won't by default open it in MS Excel, which potentially screws-up the data.
 
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