What’s the best XML Editor for software developers and technical writers? I’ve used several but tend to stick with Altova XMLSpy. I use this for editing XML code when developing web-based applications; Notepad++ is my favorite text editor. While neither is perfect, and have their little glitches, I’ve stuck with these as I know them inside out. Maybe it’s time to look at alternatives. Hera are some screenshots to show what XMLSpy looks like.
What is Altova XMLSpy?
An XML editor with support for working with all XML-based technologies. Used for modeling, editing, transforming, and debugging XML-related technologies
Key features:
- XML Schema and DTD-based XML validation
- Multi-tabbed validation window for searching over multiple files
- Context-sensitive entry helpers
- Built-in XML document templates
- XPath auto-completion
- XSLT / XQuery debuggers and profilers
- Database integration
- XBRL support
- Support for OOXML in Microsoft Office 2007 and higher
XMLSpy Screenshots
Schema Settings
Annotation
Jedit Split Screensos
Generate output to PDF
You can also develop in a text view or graphical view, or switch back and forth between the two. As a technical writer, this is the best XML editor that I’ve seen.
It does the job for me. What XML Editor do you use?
PS: The Official XMLSPY Handbook is here.
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