Getting XML data from SharePoint list

Ever wondered how you can generate a XML file/data from a SharePoint list, Have you started to think on the possible code..wait!!, here is an easy solution.

Simply format the following string to form the request URL.

http://contoso/sites/sales/_vti_bin/owssvr.dll?Cmd=Display&List={GUID}&XMLDATA=TRUE&noredirect=true

• {0} – The URL to your site.  This could be the root web or a child site.
• {1} – The GUID for your list. 

 Please refer the following MSDN article for a more detailed instructions


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Simple isn't it. Now make use of the XML data wherever you want