XML.org serves as a non-commercial, central location for useful information and links on XML-related standards and specifications. It is provided as an open community resource by members of OASIS, the international standards consortium.

This page contains information on:

XML.org Focus Areas
    Knowledge Base Pages
    Community Pages
    Registration
    Editorial Boards
Sponsorship
Open Source Platform
Sister Sites

XML.org Focus Areas

XML.org features two types of Focus Areas, those dedicated to specific OASIS Standards and those showcasing the use of XML in horizonal and vertical sectors of the marketplace. XML.org Focus Areas advance the use of open standards by providing technical and educational information, collaborative workspaces, and discussion areas.

Knowledge Base Pages

Each XML.org Focus Area features a Knowledge Base of technical and educational information, which is delivered via pages created and maintained by XML.org Editorial Boards.

Community Pages

Each XML.org Focus Area also includes a Community section of pages that incorporate wiki functionality, enabling any registered user to create and edit content. The public is encouraged to help expand and enrich these resources by contributing to collaborative document pages (such as best practices guidelines) and to add appropriate links to community posting pages (such as press releases, events, white papers).  

Anyone can contribute to XML.org Community pages by clicking on the "edit" link at the top of each page. Before editing, review the XML.org Editorial Guidelines and note the specific posting requirements for each page. 

XML.org is not intended to serve as a repository for materials. When referencing external publications (including press releases, white papers, books, etc.), authors should insert excerpts or summaries and provide links to the full document. Authors should not re-publish works in full on XML.org, nor should they relinquish copyrights on their materials.

When referencing XML.org content on other sites or documents, individuals should respect the source of the material and include appropriate attribution.

Registration

All XML.org pages are viewable by the public. To edit or post content on a Community page, it is necessary first to register. This step minimizes spam and other inappropriate content on the site. Once registration is complete, an individual is free to contribute content at any time.

Editorial Boards

Creation and oversight of content for each XML.org Focus Area is provided by an Editorial Board. Participation in these groups is open to any OASIS member interested in actively advancing the use of OASIS Standards and specifications. Contact communications@oasis-open.org for details.

Sponsorship

XML.org is sponsored by OASIS members who are committed to advancing the use of open standards worldwide. OASIS gratefully acknowledges the financial support of these organizations.

It is possible to sponsor the entire XML.org web site or specific Focus Areas. For information, review OASIS Information Channel Sponsorship or contact communications@oasis-open.org.

Open Source Platform

XML.org Focus Areas are based on Drupal, an open source content management platform.

Sister Sites

In addition to XML.org, OASIS hosts several other web sites dedicated to promoting and enabling the use of open, interoperable, standards-based solutions:
Cover Pages
ebXML.org
OASIS CGM Open Member Section
OASIS DCML Member Section
OASIS LegalXML Member Section
OASIS PKI Member Section
UDDI.org