PHP AnyXML is a PHP5 class that performs read-only XML operations, providing the same functions as SimpleXML but can be used on any hosting platform.
When you use AnyXML to load an XML file, the first XML tag will become the root node. It's important to note that your XML file should only contain one parent tag to ensure proper parsing. Additionally, AnyXML is focused solely on read-only operations and does not provide any write facility.
With AnyXML's API documentation, you can quickly get up to speed on how to access and manipulate your XML data. Some of the key functions defined in the API include: getAllChildren(), which retrieves all child nodes associated with an AnyXML object; getValue(), which returns the text value of an AnyXML object (either from the associated tag or its child nodes); and getName(), which provides the tag name for the current AnyXML object.
Other valuable functions available through the AnyXML API include: getElementByPath($path), which returns an AnyXML object based on the specified $path (with a null return if the path is invalid or an array if there is more than one element in the path); getValueByPath(), which utilizes the ::getElementByPath($path)->getValue() function to access values; attributes($attr = null), which returns a specific attribute based on $attr or the full list of attributes if $attr is not specified; and map($callback, $args = array()), which can map a specific callback function to all children nodes.
Overall, if you need a powerful XML read-only class for your PHP application, PHP AnyXML may be just what you're looking for. With its rich functionality and ability to perform across a wide range of hosts and environments, AnyXML can help you manage your XML data with confidence and ease.
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