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Tim Bray schrieb am 08.08.2009 um 10:46:36 (-0700): > On Aug 8, 2009, at 2:09 AM, Michael Kay wrote: > > >Surely syntax is just one part of language? > > > >* The syntax says you are allowed to write <A>XYZ</A>. > > > >* The semantics (dare I use the term?) says that when you do so, you > > have uttered an element whose name is A and whose content is XYZ. No objection whatsoever. > How's this: The Extensible Markup Language (XML) specification defines > the syntax rules for a family of markup languages loosely referred to > as "XML", as well as a system for declaring the selection and ordering > of the markup elements which may appear in a particular markup > language which is a member of the family. That's very good! > I think that's accurate but it feels kind of long and klunky. Anyone > got any polish to apply? -T I'd inline the last relative clause in the second-before-last: [...] which may appear in a particular member of said language family. -- Michael Ludwig
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