lxml

lxml is a Python library that simplifies XML and HTML processing. It provides robust tools for parsing, creating, and manipulating XML documents with ease.

Key Features

• Fast XML and HTML parsing
• Easy tree manipulation
• XPath and XSLT support
• Automatic handling of namespaces
• Validation against XML schemas

Pros

• High performance and speed
• Comprehensive documentation
• Wide community support
• Flexible and feature-rich

Cons

• Steeper learning curve for beginners
• Limited support for very large files
• Dependency on libxml2 and libxslt
• Not suitable for non-Python environments