We use XML to pass data between VFP client apps, .NET driven websites and PHP driven websites.

We also use it to store optional custom data in a database in one MEMO field. I don't like adding extra rows to a table when only a very small subset of the records need it.

>Ok
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>I put my hands up and say that whilst I know little about the subject I have heard a lot about XML and listened to some of its proponents saying great things about it
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>So my curiousity at this stage is to learn what VFP developers are using it for ie what sort of applications are they building which are using XML and what benefits they see from using XML over more traditional techniques
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>Any information would be greatly welcomed
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>Thanks
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>Colin Northway