Using XML in MySQL 5.1 and 6.0

Using XML in MySQL 5.1 and 6.0 (MySQL DevZone)
In this article, we discuss the XML functionality available in MySQL, with an emphasis on new features coming online in MySQL 5.1 and MySQL 6.0. We assume that you already have a working knowledge of XML, and that you know what the terms “valid” and “well-formed” mean. We also assume that you have some knowledge of XPath.