xml-laml| xml-laml | Slide 38 : 42 |
| XML |  | LAML | |
| SGML tradition and syntax | | Lisp tradition and syntax | |
| Markup imposed on textual document | | Textual strings passed to functions | |
| No dynamic capabilities - relies on external tools | | The textual document is fully integrated in a programming context | |
| Calls for advanced structure editing support | | Immediate and simple structure editing on Lisp ground |