XMLSpy is an XML editor and software development environment (IDE) from Altova . XMLSpy allows developers to create XML-based applications and web services using technologies such as XML , XML Schema , XSLT , XPath , XQuery , WSDL, and SOAP . XMLSpy can also work as an add-on for Microsoft Visual Studio and Eclipse .
| Altova XMLSpy | |
|---|---|
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 Editing XML in XMLSpy | |
| Type of | XML editor |
| Developer | Altova |
| operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Latest version | XMLSpy 2018 |
| License | Eula |
| Site | altova.com/products/xmls... |
XMLSpy became one of the most recognized tools in its category shortly after its release in 1999. [1] The product is often updated to provide support for the latest technologies [2] , for example, support for the Office Open XML standard used in Microsoft Office 2007 was recently added. [3] , and more recently, XBRL language support for interactive financial reporting [4] .
Content
Versatility
Altova XMLSpy supports several editing modes and features, such as:
- Creating and editing XML- based documents
- XML Schema Visual Development
- DTD Editing
- Design and debug XSLT 1.0 / 2.0
- Developing and debugging XQuery
- Development and analysis of XPath 1.0 / 2.0
- Office Open XML Development
- Web Services Development
- Graphic creation and editing of WSDL
- SOAP Development and Debugging
- Java Code Generation, C ++ , C #
Release Options
XMLSpy is available in three flavors: Enterprise Edition, Professional Edition, and Standard Edition. All issues are available in two languages: English and German.
Version History
- XMLSpy 2008 Release 2 was released on May 7, 2008
- Service-Pack 1 for XMLSpy 2008 Release 2 was released on June 20, 2008
- February 3, 2009 XMLSpy 2009 Released
Developer Feedback
XMLSpy was one of the first developments on the XML editor market and quickly gained popularity among developers, [5] with 3 million customers worldwide, including 91% of the Fortune 500 list. [6] The ease of use of XMLSpy and the impressive list of supported latest technologies and their features are often noted. [7]
Licensing
XMLSpy is a licensed software product that uses “key” protection to prevent unlicensed use. Altova offers customers additional support and batch updates to help them keep their products fresh and up to date. Service pack releases containing corrections of errors found are available to all users of the current version of the product. Altova is updating its product line to ensure compatibility with the ongoing development of XML-related specifications. All company products are available for free trial with a free 30-day license. [eight]
See also
- Alexander Falk
- Programs for working with Office Open XML
Links
- ↑ “The Best of TechEd 2007” SQL Server Magazine (link unavailable) August 2007
- ↑ Download page on Altova website
- ↑ Altova Refreshes XML Suite Redmond Developer News May 2008
- ↑ Altova XMLSpy 2009 Extends its Functionality Adding Support for XBRL and More February 2009
- ↑ Hands-On Product Report Redmond Developer News October 2007
- ↑ Altova company information on its website
- ↑ “Rock Stars” SQL Server Magazine Archived September 22, 2008 at Wayback Machine August 2006
- ↑ Altova website