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language Code Language
Programming language in which this code is written, for example:
- “javascript”, for code written in “Javascript 3.0” (Note: The “3.0” can be recorded in the @language-version attribute.); or
- “dtd” for an XML DTD fragment.
Usage/Remarks
This attribute does not record the name of a natural language, such as French. The attribute @xml:lang records natural languages.
OPTIONAL on elements: <code>, <inline-code>
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Text, numbers, or special characters | The lower case name of the programming or scripting language. |
| Restriction | This is an optional attribute; there is no default. |