How to generate a xml file in C

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I want to generate a xml file through my C application and add entries to it dynamically. I almost know what should my xml look like, i mean its schema. Please let me know how to accomplish this in C.

The cited post doesn't mention either expat (a "classic" choice) or Xerces (arguably one of the best libraries available) — paulsm4
– paulsm4, Commented Sep 5, 2011 at 4:19

Alok Save · Accepted Answer · 2011-09-05 04:18:04Z

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You can use an xml library like minixml.

It can read and write XML and XML-like data files in your application without requiring large non-standard libraries and Mini-XML only requires an ANSI C compatible compiler.

answered Sep 5, 2011 at 4:18

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user911747 Over a year ago

Thanks!! Is it platform specific? My application needs to be ported on windows, linux etc.

Alok Save Over a year ago

@user911747: It is available for Windows, Unix as well as Linux.

user911747 Over a year ago

Thanks. One more query: minixml vs Expat/Xerces ? which is a better choice and when do we use what?

Alok Save Over a year ago

@user911747: There is no Best solution for all.It is a matter of choice, preference and requirements in some cases, You will have to read through the docummentation of these libraries(through links provided in answers here) & evaluate what best suits your purpose/requirement.

paulsm4 · Accepted Answer · 2011-09-05 04:17:40Z

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"fopen()/fprintf()" will work just fine :)

"Expat" and "Xerces" are two very popular open-source libraries for XML.

answered Sep 5, 2011 at 4:17

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user911747 Over a year ago

Thanks!! I would explore both of them. Does any of these libraries give me some APIs to even parse an xml?

Jeegar Patel Over a year ago

for just xml writing i would prefere this method but in case of reading xml file i use mxml...

Arash · Accepted Answer · 2011-09-05 04:17:40Z

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you can use minixml or libxml library.

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user911747 Over a year ago

Thanks!! minixml vs Expat/Xerces ? which is a better choice and when do we use what?

Arash Over a year ago

@user911747: I use them for some small project, so for me both of them are good.

user10607 Over a year ago

I found minixml to be super easy to get started.

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