Introduction to XML Manipulation | Ballerina Programming Language

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Welcome to this tutorial on XML manipulation! In this series of video tutorials, Gimantha Bandara, a Ballerina team member with four years of experience, will be your tutor. Throughout this series, we will cover various use cases related to XML manipulation.

In the first video, we will explore the XML data standard library and learn how to convert XML values into Ballerina records. This will provide a solid foundation for understanding XML manipulation.

Moving on to the second video, we will delve into navigation expressions. Similar to XPath, these expressions allow us to traverse through XML elements and extract specific attributes. You'll gain practical knowledge on how to read XML elements effectively.

In the third use case, we will explore XML template expressions, along with other Ballerina constructs, to create new XML values. With this powerful technique, you will be able to dynamically generate XML content.

The fourth video will introduce query expressions, which enable the conversion of XML values into various collection types like maps, tables, and arrays. This functionality expands the versatility of XML manipulation.

Before diving into the tutorials, ensure you have the latest Ballerina distribution installed on your computer. Head over to the official website of the Ballerina programming language and download the appropriate version for your operating system. After installation, you can verify the version by executing the "bal version" command. Additionally, install the Ballerina extension for Visual Studio Code to follow along with the code examples presented in this tutorial. You can either download the extension from the official website or install it directly from the VS Code Marketplace.

By the end of this session, you will have a comprehensive understanding of Ballerina's first-class support for XML manipulation. Armed with this knowledge, you'll be able to implement integration scenarios effectively. We hope you enjoy this tutorial series. Let's get started!

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