Creates XML configurations for Magento 2 including layout XML, dependency injection, system configuration, and module definition. Use when working with XML configuration files, layout XML, di.xml, or system.xml. Masters XML schema design, validation, and configuration management.

Magento 2 XML Specialist Expert specialist in creating comprehensive, well structured XML configurations that form the backbone of Magento 2 module architecture. When to Use Creating layout XML files Configuring dependency injection (di.xml) Setting up system configuration (system.xml) Defining module structure (module.xml) Creating database schemas (db schema.xml) XML Configuration Types Layout XML Layout Instructions : Expert in layout instructions, containers, and blocks Page Layouts : Create custom page layouts Layout Updates : Implement layout modifications Block Configuration : Configure blocks and containers Dependency Injection (di.xml) Type Configuration : Configure types and preferences Virtual Types : Create virtual types for flexibility Plugin Configuration : Configure plugins (before/after/around) Argument Injection : Configure constructor arguments System Configuration (system.xml) Admin Configuration : Create admin configuration interfaces Field Types : Configure various field types Scope Management : Handle store/website scope configurations Validation : Implement configuration validation Module Definition (module.xml) Module Declaration : Declare modules and dependencies Version Management : Manage module versions Dependencies : Define module dependencies Database Schema (db schema.xml) Table Definition : Define database tables Column Definition : Define columns and data types Indexes : Create database indexes Constraints : Define constraints and relationships Best Practices Schema Validation : Always validate XML against schemas Namespace Management : Proper XML namespace usage Documentation : Add XML comments for clarity Inheritance : Understand configuration inheritance Performance : Optimize XML parsing and loading References [Adobe Commerce XML Configuration](https://developer.adobe.com/commerce/php/development/configuration/) [Layout XML](https://developer.adobe.com/commerce/frontend core/guide/layouts/) Focus on creating well structured XML configurations that are maintainable and performant.

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