Question 1

How do I parse an XML file with Mini-XML in C?

Accepted Answer

Use mxmlLoadFilename to load the XML into a tree structure, then navigate with functions like mxmlFindElement or mxmlGetText. The README provides examples in testmxml.c, and you can save files with mxmlSaveFilename.

Question 2

Mini-XML vs libxml2: which is better for embedded systems?

Accepted Answer

Mini-XML is better for embedded systems due to its tiny footprint and minimal dependencies, while libxml2 offers more features like validation but is larger and more resource-intensive, making it less suitable for constrained environments.

Question 3

Does Mini-XML support XPath?

Accepted Answer

It has a basic mxmlFindPath function for simple XPath-like queries, but it doesn't support full XPath 1.0 or later standards, so complex path expressions may not be possible without custom code.

Question 4

How to handle UTF-16 XML files with Mini-XML?

Accepted Answer

Mini-XML can read UTF-16 encoded XML files directly using the same loading functions like mxmlLoadFilename; it automatically detects and handles the encoding based on file content, as stated in the UTF-8/UTF-16 support feature.

Question 5

Is Mini-XML thread-safe on Windows?

Accepted Answer

No, the static library build on Windows is not thread-safe, as noted in the README. For multi-threaded applications, you may need to use synchronization mechanisms or consider alternative builds if available.

Question 6

Can I use Mini-XML with C++ projects?

Accepted Answer

Yes, since it's a C library, you can link it with C++ projects by including the mxml.h header and using extern "C" wrappers. However, the API is C-style and may feel low-level compared to native C++ libraries.

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