[ZombieRobot]

Learning xml sucks if you don't know anything about code imo but if you have real dedication and a passion for xbmc you will push through and come out the other side with a very different perspective on coding it can be addictive/fun frustrating and rewarding all rolled into one but one thing for sure is you will love it. I just wish i could have good graphics skills your lucky you have that

[ubuntuf4n]

I'm planing on building a skin for xbmc....

The XBMC-Wiki is a good ressource.
You could start with this article: http://wiki.xbmc.org/?title=Skinning_XBMC