Processing model

SGML assumes:

• Linear and monolithic processing

• Presence of DTDs

XML assumes:

• Lots of ad hoc processing

• Possible absence of DTDs

• OK not to retrieve external entities if not validating

SGML parser has:

• Complex normalization and “ignore” rules for markup and whitespace

XML processor has:

• Much simpler rules; less to normalize and ignore

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