Apache XMLBeans

Apache XMLBeans is a Java-to-XML binding framework that enables developers to access and manipulate XML data using Java objects. It allows XML Schema definitions to be compiled into Java classes, providing a strongly typed interface to XML content. XMLBeans maintains full XML Infoset fidelity, making it suitable for applications that require precise control over XML structure and content. It supports both high-level and low-level XML access through generated Java types, cursor-based navigation, and DOM integration.

Features

• Full XML Schema support for complex and nested structures
• Automatic generation of Java classes from XML Schema
• Strongly typed Java accessors for XML elements and attributes
• Cursor API for low-level XML traversal and manipulation
• Support for XML DOM integration
• Preservation of XML Infoset including element order and comments
• Schema reflection via XML Schema Object Model

Capabilities

• Binding XML data to Java objects for seamless integration
• Parsing and validating XML documents against schema definitions
• Editing XML content programmatically with full fidelity
• Accessing XML data at multiple abstraction levels
• Generating XML documents from Java objects
• Supporting legacy and complex XML schemas without restrictions

Benefits

• Improved developer productivity through Java-based XML handling
• Reduced errors with schema-driven code generation
• Enhanced maintainability of XML-centric applications
• Greater flexibility in accessing and modifying XML data
• Compatibility with a wide range of XML schemas and standards
• Robust support for enterprise-grade XML processing