Overview
Abstract
REXML is a conformant XML processor for the Ruby programming language. REXML passes 100% of the Oasis non-validating tests and includes full XPath support. It is reasonably fast, and is implemented in pure Ruby. Best of all, it has a clean, intuitive API. REXML is included in the standard library of Ruby
This software is distribute under the Ruby license.
Introduction
REXML arose out of a desire for a straightforward XML API, and is an attempt at an API that doesn't require constant referencing of documentation to do common tasks. "Keep the common case simple, and the uncommon, possible."
REXML avoids The DOM API, which violates the maxim of simplicity. It does provide a DOM model, but one that is Ruby-ized. It is an XML API oriented for Ruby programmers, not for XML programmers coming from Java.
