JAXP

The Java API (Application Programming Interface) for XML Parsing (JAXP) is a free, downloadable tool for Java developers that enables them to incoporate XML compatibility within their Java Apps. Included within the tool set are functions for the reading, manipulating, and generation of XML documents.

Although JAXP uses Java Project X as its default parser; its plug-in based architecture allows developers to use any XML-compliant parser they choose. Since the parser specific details are masked by JAXP, the parser can be changed or selected independently without needing to change the base application. JAXP provides 100% conformance to the XML 1.0 specification.

JAXP is a free download and is available now from the Sun/Java Web site.