Markup format for structured data.

Configuration used when no custom settings exist.

Metadata indicating the format of data.

Human-readable format for structured configuration data.

Setting that replaces a default configuration value.

Method of assigning storage to files.

Converting objects into a storable or transferable representation.

Configuration format emphasizing simplicity and readability.

Unintended difference between intended and actual configuration.

File data distributed across noncontiguous storage areas.