RE: "XML eclipses COM"

I was relatively blown away by [Don Box: XML eclipses COM] and, was definitely over-awed by [Dilip Kumar: The XML Family of Specifications: The Big Picture]. How naive we were when we thought XML was simple and cool!

What I most enjoyed in Don's post was his "... rough pass at the "kernel" I couldn't imagine living without (and why)." When learning any new language, I find it immensely helpful to learn basic core skills that will let me get the job done. Later, I can expand my knowledge and elaborate my understanding; but, at the beginning, one is well-advised to stick to basics and to learn fundamentals.

Thanks to Don for reminding us of this!