XML - XML Attributes

 What are XML Attributes?

• XML attributes provide additional information about elements.

• They appear within the start tag of an element.

• Syntax: attributeName="value"

• Rules:

  • Must be quoted.

  • Should not replace element content unless needed.

  • Each attribute must be unique per element.

Examples of XML Attributes

1. id – Unique identifier

<student id="101">
  <name>Ravi</name>
</student>

2. type – Category or data type

<phone type="mobile">9876543210</phone>

3. lang – Language indicator

<description lang="en">Welcome</description>

4. currency – Currency code

<price currency="USD">25.50</price>

5. status – Status label

<order status="shipped">
  <item>Books</item>
</order>

6. date – Date information

<event date="2025-07-23">Meeting</event>

7. gender – Gender type

<person name="Anita" gender="female" />

8. format – File or data format

<file name="document" format="pdf" />

9. version – Version info

<software name="EditorX" version="3.2" />

10. category – Classification type

<book title="XML Basics" category="technology">
  <author>Jane</author>
</book>