XML Calendar

XML Calendar refers to the use of XML (eXtensible Markup Language) to represent calendar data, such as events, appointments, and schedules, in a structured, machine-readable format. It involves defining or using XML schemas or standards like iCalendar (RFC 5545) in XML form to encode calendar information for storage, exchange, and processing. This enables interoperability between different calendar applications and systems by providing a common data format.

Also known as: XML-based calendar, iCalendar XML, Calendar XML, XML schedule, XML event data

Why learn XML Calendar?

Developers should learn XML Calendar when building or integrating applications that handle scheduling, event management, or calendar data exchange, such as in enterprise software, web services, or mobile apps. It is particularly useful for scenarios requiring standardized data formats to ensure compatibility across platforms, like syncing calendars between different email clients or sharing event data in web APIs. Using XML Calendar helps avoid proprietary formats and facilitates data parsing and validation through XML tools.

Learning Resources

• docs: W3C XML Schema for iCalendar
• docs: RFC 5545 - iCalendar Specification
• tutorial: XML Tutorial by W3Schools
• docs: iCalendar in XML Format Guide
• video: XML Calendar Data Exchange on YouTube