HTML and XML are often used together in modern web applications. XML is designed to store and transport structured data, while HTML is primarily
used to present that data in a readable format.
When HTML and XML are combined, web applications become more flexible, extensible, and easier to maintain. Converting between HTML and XML allows developers to separate content from presentation and reuse data across different platforms.
Converting HTML to XML
HTML can be converted into XML using specialized tools that analyze HTML structure and generate equivalent XML representations. This process is often used when migrating legacy HTML websites to XML-based systems.
Using StyleVision 2004
StyleVision 2004 is an HTML importer that enables easy and efficient migration from HTML to XML using a drag-and-drop interface.
The tool allows developers to separate presentation from content, making it easier to manage and reuse structured data.
Key capabilities of StyleVision 2004 include:
- Converting HTML websites into XML-enabled websites
- Using XSLT stylesheets to control presentation
- Separating data automatically from presentation markup
During the conversion process, StyleVision 2004 generates:
- An XML data file
- An XML stylesheet
- An XML Schema
Using Stylus Studio Document Wizard
Stylus Studio provides a Document Wizard that can convert HTML documents into XML automatically.
To convert an HTML document to XML using Stylus Studio:
- Open Stylus Studio
- Click File and then select Document Wizards
- Choose the HTML document to convert
- Confirm the selection to begin the conversion
Once completed, Stylus Studio displays the converted XML document in the XML editor’s text view.
Converting XML to HTML
XML documents can also be transformed into HTML for presentation purposes. This is typically done using XSL or XSLT stylesheets.
Using Snapbridge XStudio
Snapbridge XStudio is a powerful environment for building information integration solutions based on XML.
It supports the creation of XSL and XSLT stylesheets used to publish XML data as HTML documents.
Snapbridge XStudio simplifies the transformation process by generating the required XSL code automatically.
The user only needs to:
- Provide the input XML document
- Supply a sample HTML output
- Define simple mappings between input and output
XPath expressions are generated automatically as the input data is mapped to the output structure.
Benefits of HTML and XML Conversion
Converting between HTML and XML offers several advantages:
- Separation of content and presentation
- Improved data reuse across applications
- Better maintainability of web systems
- Support for structured and extensible data
Conclusion
Converting HTML to XML and XML to HTML is an important technique for building scalable and flexible web applications.
Tools such as StyleVision 2004, Stylus Studio, and Snapbridge XStudio simplify this process by automating data extraction, transformation, and presentation using XML technologies.