XMI (XML Metadata Interchange)

XMI, or XML Metadata Interchange, is a standard format used to exchange metadata, which is essentially data about data, between different software tools, particularly in the field of software development. It allows various applications to share information about things like models and data structures consistently using XML, a markup language that is easy for computers and humans to read. This standardization helps teams collaborate more effectively, ensuring that different tools and systems can understand and work with the same data, which is crucial for complex projects like software engineering.