Best XML Parser for PHP

Question

I've used the XML Parser before, and while it generally functioned OK, I wasn't thrilled with it because it felt like I was using workarounds for features that need to come as standard.

I've seen SimpleXML recently, but I haven't used it yet. Is it any less complex? What benefits and drawbacks does each have? Have you ever utilized any other parsers?

Answer 1

Since SimpleXML is first and foremost an extension, written in C, and is quick, I'd have to say it wins. Second, the parsed file is converted into a PHP object. To "query," use $root->myElement, for example.

I hope this helps you.