Chapter 3. The Simple API for XML

The Simple API for XML, otherwise known as SAX, is a popular interface for working with XML data. Let’s start by looking at the background and history of SAX, after which we’ll describe the major components of the interface. Once the overview is complete, we can look at several examples to help you see how to use it in your own applications.

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