XML 2006

Lessons from the Adoption of MusicXML as an Interchange Standard

Originally published in Proceedings of XML 2006 (Boston, December 5-7, 2006).

Copyright © 2006 Michael Good.

• Abstract
• An Introduction to Music Application Formats
• Symbolic Formats Using XML
• Apply Usability Techniques to XML Language Design
  • Limit Scope Carefully
  • Choose Names Based on the Application Domain
  • Prefer Clarity over Concision
  • Make the Structure Compatible with Leading Applications
• Develop the Format Together with the Software
• Support a Market Leader Early
• Market to Other Software Developers
• Give Format Developers Good Support
• Avoid Overhead
• Conclusions
• Acknowledgments
• References

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