XML and the future. Any thought?

[tonyar]

Hi, I'm new here but I'm puzzled for not finding any postings on the XML Forum (Threads 0 to 0 of 0).

So my question is, what is your opinion about the future and relevancy of XML?

If not XML, what are the most successful alternatives?

Just a thought.
Thanks

[Kinemo]

I think XML has a very bright future because it allows people to share information in one specific format between two indepentend applications. I wonder why people don't talk about it.

[SeparationOfConcerns]

Its used widely in enterprise solutions with webservices and SOAP messages and thus, wont go away completely for a while. Now the trend might be going a bit more towards REST which often use JSON, that is certainly a successful alternative.