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This block is concerned with two separate topics that relate to further features of databases that extend the view already presented.One topic is about XML and databases, which examines what is special about XML and why it needs special treatment by database management systems.The other topic is about application development, which examines what is involved when an application program requires access to a database.The topic 'XML and databases' includes some practical activities at the end of section 2, which requires use of a web browser, and at the end of section 3, which also requires the course database software, SQL Anywhere, available on the course software (M359/CDR01).