Glossary

abstract cardinality: Similar to infinite cardinality, a form of cardinality (e.g., repeating elements) in which the degree or threshold as a maximum number of occurrences is unknown. The value specific for an XML schema maxOccurs attribute would in this case be "unbounded."
abstract container form: An architectural form or pattern of like named element containers that repeat in a given context. Implied by an abstract container form are element names (e.g., "tag" names) that are to some degree abstract. As an example, elements abstractly named as "" would be used in place of elements specifically named as "."
architectural container form: The application or adaptation of an observable and repeatable pattern to an XML structure model.
attribute: A named container for data. In the case of XML, an attribute is of a syntax similar to that of HTML (e.g., "name value pair"). Of importance is the fact that an XML attribute is defined to an element and may not repeat.

binding: The coupling or integration of objects. It is often applied to the concept of data and presentation, for which data are bound to a Web page.
Business-to-Business (B2B): Describes a type of Web site that is operated by a business and targets other businesses as the primary customers.
Business-to-Consumer (B2C): Describes a type of Web site that is operated by a business and targets consumers (individuals, persons, or groups).

camel case: A method of applying character case to a phrase, word, or term. Depending...

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