Harold, Ch. 1 question
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Jane H. DeBlois
Feb 10, 2012, 11:56:51 AM2/10/12
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Hi All,
I was reviewing Ch. 1 before reading Ch. 2, and I have a question:
Harold says that (p.53-54) "About the only data for which it's [xml is]
not really suited are bitmapped things such as photographs and recorded
sound." I checked the definition of bitmapped. But bitmapped is distinct
from vector graphics like SVG. I would assume vector graphics are also
not appropriate for XML. Does anybody know?
Thanks,
Holly
I was reviewing Ch. 1 before reading Ch. 2, and I have a question:
Harold says that (p.53-54) "About the only data for which it's [xml is]
not really suited are bitmapped things such as photographs and recorded
sound." I checked the definition of bitmapped. But bitmapped is distinct
from vector graphics like SVG. I would assume vector graphics are also
not appropriate for XML. Does anybody know?
Thanks,
Holly
Mark Tyrrell
Feb 10, 2012, 11:59:57 AM2/10/12
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From the context, it sounds like he's using the term bitmapped to mean binary formats in general. XML isn't well-suited for any kind of images, audio, video, etc.
Betty O'Neil
Feb 10, 2012, 12:30:59 PM2/10/12
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This is generally true, but image formats can *include* XML data.
JPEG 2000 has its "JPX metadata", embedded in its images.
See www.jpeg.org if interested.
JPEG 2000 has its "JPX metadata", embedded in its images.
See www.jpeg.org if interested.
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