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XML is the next stage in the development of the web standard and languages. The hierarchical model that is represented by XML data is fundamentally different from the relational model in the DataSet. ADO .NET and .NET XML classes allow the bridging of those two models in a consistent and easy manner.
XML is also the underlying message format used for Web Services. Visual Studio .NET simplifies development by shielding the developer from the complexities of establishing communication links in XML. It is all done transparently in the background. However, you also have the power to manipulate and deal with XML directly, if that is what is required. This makes ADO .NET and the .NET Framework in general a powerful and flexible tool for dealing with any type of data, including XML.
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