Convert TSV to XML

TSV and XML

TSV stands for Tab-Separated Values, a data format similar to CSV (Comma-Separated Values). In TSV, data fields are separated by tab characters instead of commas. Each line typically represents a record, and the fields within a line are separated by tabs. TSV is commonly used for storing and exchanging structured data, especially when the data itself contains commas. It's easily readable by both humans and computers, and it can be opened with spreadsheet software or parsed by programming languages. TSV files are especially useful for preserving data integrity while allowing different data types to be stored in separate columns.

XML (eXtensible Markup Language) is a versatile and human-readable markup language used to structure, store, and transport data. It employs customizable tags to define elements and their relationships within a document. XML's flexibility allows users to create their own tags, tailoring it to specific data needs. It's widely used for configuration files, data exchange between applications, and web services communication. XML's self-descriptive nature eases data interpretation, but its verbosity can make files larger. XML is the foundation for other languages like XHTML, SVG, and RSS. Despite competition from more concise formats, XML remains fundamental for representing structured information across various domains.