RE: [xml-dev] elements or attributes

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Ari Nordström <>
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RE: [xml-dev] elements or attributes
At 16:27 18/03/2004, DuCharme, Bob (LNG-CHO) wrote:
>My favorite answer is still Michael Kay's from almost four years ago 
>(<http://lists.xml.org/archives/xml-dev/200006/msg00285.html>http://lists.xml.org/archives/xml-dev/200006/msg00285.html 
>-- if he could have cut a few syllables, it would have been a great haiku):
>
>   Beginners always ask this question.
>   Those with a little experience express their opinions passionately.
>   Experts tell you there is no right answer.
>Bob


The best answer I ever saw was in Joe English's Not the SGML FAQ (I believe 
it's been slightly changed since then):

- Should I use elements or attributes for my content?
- Yes.

Best,

/Ari