XMLSpy explained

Altova XMLSpy
Latest Release Version:2025
Operating System:Microsoft Windows - officially supported
Genre:XML Editor
License:EULA

XMLSpy is a proprietary XML editor and integrated development environment (IDE) developed by Altova. XMLSpy allows developers to create XML-based and Web services applications using technologies such as XML, JSON, XBRL, XML Schema, XSLT, XPath, XQuery, WSDL and SOAP.

Development

XMLSpy was first released in 1999,[1] producing an integrated development environment for XML.[2] It is a licensed software product that uses key protection to prevent unlicensed usage.[3] Version 3.5 was released in 2000, allowing graphical input for editing diagrams and access to remote files.[4] [5] Version 4.1, released in 2001, added the capability to create XML schemas.[6] The 5.0 version of the program was released in 2002, adding a XSLT processor, XSLT debugger, a WSDL editor, HTML importer, and a Java as well as C++ generator. The version's XML document editor was redesigned to allow for easier use by businesses.[7] XMLSpy 2006 was given the Platinum Award by SQL Pro Magazines Editor's choice awards.[8] XMLSpy 2007 added increased XPath capabilities, including better integration with Microsoft Word.[9]

In 2008 XMLSpy was the gold recipient in the Development Platform category by SQL Server Pro.[10] In 2009 XMLSpy was named the Editors' Best Best Development Tool's Silver Award recipient by Windows IT Pro Magazine.[11] XMLSpy 2010 added additional support for WSDL 2.0, as well as JSON editing.[12] In 2011 the program added additional charting and graphing support, in addition to enhancing other program capabilities.[13] In 2012 the new version added support for HTML5 and EPUB.[14] The 2013 version then added new XML validation tools.[15] The program also has support for XBRL, in order to manage and view XBRL data.[16] Version 2014 includes support for XQuery Update Facility, with recent updates adding support for JSON Schema and Apache Avro.

Multiple views

Altova XMLSpy includes multiple views and editing features for the following:

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Archived company website . December 2, 2000 . May 26, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20001202020300/http://www.xmlspy.com/company.html . December 2, 2000 .
  2. XML Spy 5.0. January 1, 2003 . February 6, 2013 . .
  3. http://www.altova.com Altova website
  4. Web site: New version of XML Spy with graphics support schemes . Edd Dumbill . February 6, 2013 . November 13, 2000 . XML fr.
  5. Web site: Szpieg, który kochał XML. . February 6, 2013 . May 21, 2001 . Tomasz Kopacz .
  6. Web site: Using XML Spy 4.1 Suite to Create XML Schemas. December 3, 2001 . February 6, 2013 . Web Pro News .
  7. News: XML Spy Gains XSLT Debugger, WSDL Editor . October 16, 2002 . February 6, 2013 . . Christina M. Purpi.
  8. News: Rock Stars. SQL Pro Magazine . February 6, 2013 . July 20, 2006 .
  9. Web site: Hands-On Product Report: Altova XMLSpy 2007 . Ken Cox . February 6, 2013 . October 1, 2007 . Redmond Developer.
  10. News: Jeff James . SQL Server Magazine Editors' Best Awards 2008. July 30, 2008 . February 11, 2013 . SQL Server Pro .
  11. News: 2009 Windows IT Pro Editors' Best and Community Choice Awards . November 19, 2009 . February 11, 2013 . Windows IT Pro Magazine.
  12. Web site: News Briefs . . February 6, 2013 . December 1, 2009 . December 13, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131213135144/http://www.sdtimes.com/content/article.aspx?ArticleID=33950&page=2 . dead .
  13. Altova Aims For Eye-Catching XML Power . Adrian Bridgwater . February 22, 2011 . February 11, 2013 . Dr. Dobb's Journal.
  14. Altova Reveals Release 2 of MissionKit 2012 . February 27, 2012 . February 11, 2013 . Adrian Bridgwater . Dr. Dobb's Journal.
  15. Web site: New MissionKit Raises the Bar for Modeling Tools . September 29, 2012 . Mitch Pronschinske . DZone.
  16. Web site: Words and 401(k)s . December 2009 . February 11, 2013 . Robert J. Boeri . EContent.

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