How to create XML file with Synesty and why it is important.

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In our last consultation Gustav Friedeheim from SLV GmbH explained to us how he creates XML files with Synesty.

What is an XML file?

An XML file counts is a markup language and is used for data exchange in interfaces. Like a JSON file, an XML file is a text-based data format and can be displayed in a text editor without any problems. XML is an abbreviation and stands here for “Extensible Markup Language”.

How is an XML file structured?

The structure of an XML can be understood like a tree structure. The trick of an XML file is its hierarchy and the flexible marking of the contained data. An XML-compliant document consists of various elements and attributes.

When to use an XML file?

An XML file is used whenever a structured storage or transfer of data is necessary. XML files are often used for the output of product data.

Short description of the lecture

Gustav Friedheim shows us in the lecture how he creates XML files with Synesty. This is about converting different product data sheets from catalogs into XML files. Thereby mainly the possibility of Freemarker scripting in Synesty is used.

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