XML Namespace tutorial for complete Beginners

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What is namespace in XML
What is the use of namespaces
How to create a namespace
XML Namespace examples
Prefixes can be used in XML to resolve elements name conflicts
When using prefixes in xml, a namespace for the prefix must be defined
xmlns:prefix="URI"
The namespace can be defined by an xmlns attribute in the start tag of an element
All child elements with the same prefix are associated with the same namespace
Namespaces can also be declared in the XML root element
Default Namespaces
Defining a default namespace for an element saves us from using prefixes in all the child elements
xmlns="namespace URI"
XML namespaces are used for providing uniquely named elements and attributes in an XML document
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Thanks Raghav for ur video 👍, What's the use of uri in namespace, and what that uri locates ?

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Hi, The namespace URI is what allows us to identify uniquely the namespace stackoverflow.com/questions/18974378/what-does-namespace-uri-exactly-means

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Brilliant video! I do have a question, I happen to run into a problem when trying to write back into an xml after i changed somethin. The default namespaces get written in properly, but there have been local namespaces, which were not defined above inside an element which dissapeared. Can i just add them to the default definition?

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Hi, It is possible to add local namespaces to the default definition in an XML document, but it depends on the specific structure and requirements of your XML document When you add a namespace to the default definition, it is applied to the entire document, including all elements and attributes This means that if you add a local namespace to the default definition, it will be applied to all elements and attributes in the document, even if they don't require it. This can lead to issues with validation and compatibility if the namespace is not used correctly A better approach would be to keep the local namespaces separate from the default namespaces, and define them only on the specific elements and attributes that require them. To do this, you can use the xmlns attribute to define the namespace on the specific element or attribute E.g. It's also important to note that if you change an xml file, it's always a good practice to validate the xml file with the appropriate schema before sharing or publishing it

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Hi, Thanks for the content. What is the use of the URI in the NameSpace?

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What is the purpose of adding the uri to the namespace? Documentation or does it validate something?

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How do I add custom namespace uri and local part in soap response in java spring

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@@RaghavPal well many of the namespaces on your video are associated with URLs, but what i didn't understand is why would i associated an XML element to any URL?

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the URL used as a namespace identifier in XML is a convention to ensure global uniqueness and does not necessarily imply any direct web resource retrieval.

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hi sir what is the URI that is used? does it have to point to an XSD?

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ok in This Video I neither did understand why I do it nor what I do in the end. where are the URL from? what URL should I use? I have no idea why there is a URL at all why cant I just use another element then Table? like funiturtable?

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But how can we give the urls? Is there any criteria for this

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Priya When including URLs in XML documents, there are a few considerations to keep in mind. Let's explore how to handle URLs within XML: 1. Plain URLs: You can directly include a URL within an XML element. For example: ```xml ¹(www.mysite.com/page?id=1) ``` However, if your URL contains special characters (such as `&`, ``), you need to escape them properly. For instance: - `&` should be replaced with `&` - `` should be replaced with `>` 2. CDATA Sections: To avoid escaping special characters, you can use CDATA (Character Data) sections. Text inside a CDATA section is ignored by the XML parser. Here's an example: ```xml ``` In this case, the entire URL (including any special characters) is preserved as-is. 3. XLink (XML Linking Language): If you want to create links within your XML document, you can use XLink. Here's a simple example: ```xml Visit W3Schools ``` XLink allows you to define relationships between elements and external resources. Remember that the choice between plain URLs, CDATA sections, or XLink depends on your specific use case and requirements. Choose the approach that best suits your XML structure and content.

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In XML (eXtensible Markup Language), a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) or link is used to identify or locate resources. A URI can be a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) or a Uniform Resource Name (URN).

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what to write in URI of namespace?

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The namespace declaration has the following syntax. xmlns:prefix="URI". www.w3schools.com/xml/xml_namespaces.asp

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what is the use of uri?

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Anuj URIs act like unique addresses for online resources, telling you where to find them and sometimes even describing them

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IRI or URL? 2:04

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