Alternative Parsers
There are numerous XML parsers written in Java available for you to use. There are commercial parsers that are freely distributable for both commercial and non-commercial use. There are several open-source parsers. However, it does us no good to study another parser unless it has a value proposition different from the Java Standard extension. Otherwise, there is no use in learning another API. One alternative parser that has a clear value proposition is AElfred.
AElfred
AElfred is a Java-based XML parser from Microstar Software. It is free for both commercial and non-commercial use. It was originally written by David Megginson and is distributed with full source. The key value proposition of AElfred is that it is highly optimized ...
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