JAXB
JAXB (Java Architecture for XML Binding) is a Java library that provides a framework for mapping XML schemas to Java classes and vice versa, enabling developers to convert XML documents into Java objects (unmarshalling) and Java objects into XML documents (marshalling). It simplifies XML processing in Java applications by automating the conversion process, reducing the need for manual parsing and serialization code.
Developers should learn JAXB when working with XML-based data in Java applications, such as in web services (e.g., SOAP), configuration files, or data interchange formats, as it streamlines XML handling and improves code maintainability. It is particularly useful in enterprise environments where XML is prevalent for integration, messaging, or legacy system communication, offering a standardized and efficient way to manage XML data without low-level DOM or SAX parsing.