A Roadmap to XML Parsers in Python
If you’ve ever tried to parse an XML document in Python before, then you know how surprisingly difficult such a task can be. On the one hand, the Zen of Python promises only one obvious way to achieve your goal. At the same time, the standard library follows the batteries included motto by letting you choose from not one but several XML parsers. Luckily, the Python community solved this surplus problem by creating even more XML parsing libraries.
Jokes aside, all XML parsers have their place in a world full of smaller or bigger challenges. It’s worthwhile to familiarize yourself with the available tools.
You can use this tutorial as a roadmap to guide you through the confusing world of