What is the difference between localname and qname?

Question

When using SAX to parse an XML file in Java, what is the difference between the parameters localname and qname in SAX methods such as

Answer 1

Generally speaking, localname is the local name, meaning inside the namespace. qname, or qualified name, is the full name (including namespace). For example, will have a localname b, but a qname a:b.

This is however very general, and settings-dependant. Take a look at the example at the end of this page for a more thorough example: example