Updated: 05/03/2004

Tip: Always use an XML declaration

The XML declaration is optional in XML files, and defaults determine most of the information in the file. However, problems are common when these defaults do not match reality -- for example, the document could use an encoding other than one of the defaults. It''s always safer to make the XML declaration. This tip covers what should be included in the XML declaration on all files.

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