XML Processing

XML Processing refers to the techniques and tools used to parse, manipulate, validate, and generate XML (eXtensible Markup Language) documents, which are structured text formats for storing and transporting data. It involves reading XML files, extracting or modifying data, and creating new XML content, often using programming libraries or dedicated software. This is essential in data interchange, configuration files, web services (like SOAP), and document storage across various applications.

Also known as: XML Parsing, XML Manipulation, XML Handling, eXtensible Markup Language Processing, XML Data Processing

Why learn XML Processing?

Developers should learn XML Processing when working with systems that use XML for data exchange, such as legacy enterprise applications, SOAP-based web services, or configuration files in tools like Maven or Android. It's crucial for integrating with APIs that output XML, parsing RSS feeds, or handling document formats like Office Open XML, ensuring data can be accurately read, transformed, and written in standardized formats.

Learning Resources

• tutorial: W3Schools XML Tutorial
• docs: MDN Web Docs: XML Introduction
• tutorial: Java XML Processing with JAXB and DOM
• docs: Python XML Processing with lxml
• docs: XML Processing in C#