From: Robert Klemme <shortcutter@...>
Date: 2008-04-04T18:39:53+09:00
Subject: Re: ruby xml parser opinions?

2008/4/3, Andy Koch <public@no-ego.net>:
> I'm revisiting an app that uses libxml for xml work.  Wondering if
>  anyone has opinions on what is the best available XML parser for Ruby?
>
>  REXML seems to get trashed at every opportunity.

It may seem so. But keep in mind that if something does not work as
expected people will shout loudly - while all those that are satisfied
are usually quietly enjoying it.  Whenever I have to do XML in Ruby I
use REXML.  Granted, I don't have large files to handle right now but
if, I would try using REXML's stream parser instead of doing anything
else.

>  Found this post "http://yomi.at/archives/19" which seems recent and
>  clearly shows libxml as the parser of choice when speed is the primary
>  consideration.

Probably true, but with the stream based approach you can also get
more out of REXML.  I like the fact that it does not require a binary
extension and is part of the standard install.  Ultimate speed for me
is not as important as availability and portability of my scripts.

YMMV

Kind regards

robert

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