Re^4: Behaviour of parsed XML

Well, that really depends on what you are trying to do. I'm using XML::Simple as my config parser for most of my projects reliably for over a decade.

Would i use XML::Simple to work with Wikipedia exports? Heck no, that would be a major pain.

Would i use XML::LibXML to parse a simple config file? Heck no, this would be total overkill and would waste a lot of developer time.

The right tool for the right job. You know, TIMTOWTDI

perl -e 'use Crypt::Digest::SHA256 qw[sha256_hex]; print substr(sha256_hex("the Answer To Life, The Universe And Everything"), 6, 2), "\n";'

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Re^5: Behaviour of parsed XML by hippo (Bishop) on Feb 28, 2020 at 14:49 UTC
I hear you and in general I agree with you. However, in this specific case I will beg to differ. That's because in the synopsis for XML::Simple itself the author states: `PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS MODULE IN NEW CODE.` Those are his all-caps, not mine. Further in the STATUS OF THIS MODULE section he goes on to say `The use of this module in new code is strongly discouraged.` which again is his emphasis, not mine. Since he wrote the module he knows what he's talking about and I'm inclined to take him at his word. YMMV of course.	[reply]
Re^5: Behaviour of parsed XML by Jenda (Abbot) on Feb 28, 2020 at 17:12 UTC
If XML::Simple and XML::LibXML were the only options, I would agree with you, but they are not. It's like choosing between a plastic kids shovel and a hundred ton strip mine excavator when a short trip to the local Home Depot can get you a real shovel that works the same way but better than your plastic one. Please see Simpler than XML::Simple. Jenda 1984 was supposed to be a warning, not a manual!	[reply]