XML for Bioinformatics

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Targeting a bioinformatics audience, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to XML, covering essential concepts such as Document Type Definitions, XML Namespaces, and XML Schema. Each chapter includes specific bioinformatics case studies, starting with an overview of XML's role in biological data exchange and a detailed look at the Distributed Annotation System. The text emphasizes foundational knowledge, making it accessible for readers without prior XML experience, and includes practical examples like the Bioinformatic Sequence Markup Language.