DDSXTY12 — XML type description not orthogonal and not consistent

The XML description of a type seems cumbersome and not orthogonal. I have lots of questions regarding it. Why do we propose 2 separate XML representations (Valid and Well-formed) that both have obvious flaws instead of 1 XML representation that satisfies the requirements of both representations? PrismTech has written an extensive proposal on how represent the types in XML that is both valid, well-formed and orthogonal. I would propose to give that proposal a thought. (Can't attach the document to this ticket, but I will gladly make it available. Angelo also has access to that document

Clarified both xml data representations

Resolutions applied: Added the revised text in section 7.4.2.2