XML Parser

An XML parser is a software tool or library that reads and processes XML (eXtensible Markup Language) documents, converting them into a structured format that programs can manipulate. It validates syntax, extracts data, and often transforms XML into objects, trees, or other data structures for use in applications. Parsers are essential for handling configuration files, web services (like SOAP), and data interchange in many systems.

Also known as: XML Parser, XML Processor, XML Reader, XML Library, XML Tool

Why learn XML Parser?

Developers should learn XML parsing when working with data formats that use XML, such as in web services (e.g., SOAP APIs), configuration files (e.g., Android manifests), or document storage (e.g., RSS feeds). It's crucial for applications that need to read, validate, or generate XML data, enabling interoperability and data exchange in enterprise and legacy systems. For example, in Java or Python projects, using an XML parser allows efficient extraction of information from XML responses in APIs.

Learning Resources

• docs: MDN Web Docs: XML Introduction
• tutorial: W3Schools XML Parser Tutorial
• tutorial: Java XML Parsers (DOM, SAX, StAX) - Baeldung
• tutorial: Python XML Processing with lxml - Real Python
• docs: XML Parsing in C# - Microsoft Docs