A question about python and xml

[Stefan Behnel]

Holden wrote:
> I want to make a web site that uses the python programming
> language which I am VERY new at. This website would store simple data
> such as names in a form. At first I wanted to use mysql to store the
> data but I want to export the data using xml.
> 
> So say if a user logged in they would be able to store there basic
> information in an xml file and download it whenever. Is that possible
> using XML and Python. I am sorry if this post doesn't make much sense
> but any advice would be greatly appreciated. You can also e-mail me if
> you need further information or clarification.

Generating XML from your data shouldn't be too hard once it's in a database.
The harder part is getting it in there through a web interface. I would look
at a dedicated web framework like Django first:

http://www.djangoproject.com/

Stefan