Eric Van der Vlist

Eric van der Vlist is a pioneering XML technologist and author of XML Schema and RELAX NG (O’Reilly). With decades of experience in web standards, consulting, and training, he now focuses on open-source projects (WordPress plugins on his blog) and long-distance hiking/cycling adventures.

Retired but still active, Eric designs GPX routes for epic treks and shares his journeys online. His philosophy? Lightweight, open-source, and self-reliant solutions—whether coding or exploring.