what is dtd

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what is dtd

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DTD stands for Document Type Definition. It is a set of rules that defines the structure and elements of an XML document.

DTD is used to validate the structure and content of an XML document.
It defines the elements, attributes, and entities that can be used in the XML document.
DTD can be declared inline within the XML document or in a separate external file.
It allows for the definition of data types, default values, and constraints for elements and attributes.
DTD is an older technology and has been largely replaced by XML Schema (XSD) for XML validation.

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DTD stands for Document type defination, it's used to define the structure of elements and attributes.

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