XML Literals

 ( Xml ) 

In the Microsoft .NET Framework, XML Literal is a language feature that allows a computer program to include XML directly in the code without requiring string manipulation or external XML parser. It is currently only supported in VB.NET versions 9.0 and later, introduced with Visual Studio 2008. Does C# Need VB9's XML Literals?

This feature enables developers to write Markup language as a native part of the programming language, improving readability and reducing errors when working with XML data. When a Visual Basic expression is embedded in an XML literal, the application creates a LINQ-to-XML object for each literal at run time, allowing for seamless integration with the LINQ framework for querying and manipulating Data structure. XML Literals are particularly useful for web development scenarios involving SOAP, RSS feeds, or Web service where XML processing is common.

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See also

• String literal
• Character literal
• ECMAScript for XML
• JSX (JavaScript)
• XHP

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External links

• Creating Complex XML Documents with XML Literals
• XML Literals Overview (Visual Basic)

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