XML is the language used to configure templates in the SAP SuccessFactors system. For our configuration, we will work with XML files which need to be edited in an XML editor. A Document Type Definition (DTD) defines the content and structure permissible in an XML document. The document contains the elements and attributes that can be used in the XML document.
Most forms and templates that are used to configure the SAP SuccessFactors system are created using XML documents. You will need to have an understanding of XML to configure Instances to your customer’s requirements.
XML, or eXtensible Markup Language, is designed to structure, store, and transport data. While HTML is designed to format data, XML is designed to carry data. XML is a very flexible language, allowing authors to define their own tags and document structure.
XML itself doesn’t do anything — it’s simply information wrapped up in tags. Software, such as SAP SuccessFactors, is designed to send, receive, and display the data.
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SAP SuccessFactors does not teach XML. While we do not expect that you are an XML expert, you do need to have a basic knowledge of XML and how it works. There are many excellent resources available on the internet to help you learn XML.