Comparing two XML documents.

[zeyais]

I am working on a migration project. There are two XML documents one in
the old system and one in the new system.
They both are identical but dynamically created from the datasource
that is being migrated.

My job is to programmaticall y compare these two documents and make sure
they are identical. I am using C#.

How can I do this? Any example, pointers will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

[Martin Honnen]

ze****@gmail.co m wrote:

I am working on a migration project. There are two XML documents one in
the old system and one in the new system.
They both are identical but dynamically created from the datasource
that is being migrated.

My job is to programmaticall y compare these two documents

This <http://msdn.microsoft. com/XML/XMLDownloads/default.aspxdow nload
section has an "XML Diff and Patch tool" that helps comparing XML documents.
--

Martin Honnen --- MVP XML
http://JavaScript.FAQTs.com/

[Andy]

Use an XML schema with your XML document to verify the document
complies to a particular kind of format. XML schemas define the rules
for how a document is structured, and they can also define data
dependencies. After you create your schema, pass it to the XML parser
that is reading your document. The parser will then check for any
deviations in your document.

If you mean that the documents must be identical contextually, then you
can use any utility that is able to compare text files for differences.

[zb]

Thank you all for your direction.

XMLDiffPatch looks like the tool for me. But, help me clear this doubt
this tool will compare schema and the data in the xml (attributes and
element enclosed text)?

Hopefully, this will be the last question.:)

Thanks again.


Martin Honnen wrote:

ze****@gmail.co m wrote:

I am working on a migration project. There are two XML documents one in
the old system and one in the new system.
They both are identical but dynamically created from the datasource
that is being migrated.

My job is to programmaticall y compare these two documents

This <http://msdn.microsoft. com/XML/XMLDownloads/default.aspxdow nload
section has an "XML Diff and Patch tool" that helps comparing XML documents.
--

Martin Honnen --- MVP XML
http://JavaScript.FAQTs.com/