What does XSD stand for?

I am begining to learn about XML, and am a little blinded by all the TLA's (three letter achronyms). What does XSD expand to represent?

Can anyone recommend a starting point for learning XML. Bearing in mind I have very very limited HTML experience.


SP

XSD = Xml Schema Definition
XML Schema are a new Recommendation from the w3c which extend XML's reach to other environments outside the Document world. They give the flexibility of types commonly used by other programming languages (string, boolean) and other nifty things. A definite thing to learn if you plan to use XML

Here are a few websites that can get you started on XML.
www.develop.com (a good xml tutorial can be found there)
www.vbxml.com
www.w3c.org


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