lxml
A fast Python library for parsing XML and HTML, often used as a foundation for scraping and data tools.
lxml is a fast, feature-rich Python library for working with XML and HTML. It is widely used as a dependable parser beneath scraping, automation, and data workflows.
Key Features:
- XML And HTML Parsing - Handles structured XML and messy HTML in Python.
- Python Package - Available on PyPI as the
lxmlpackage. - Open Source - Published under the BSD-3-Clause license.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of lxml?
lxml parses and manipulates XML and HTML in Python. Its ElementTree-compatible interface supports tree traversal and XPath, with additional APIs for HTML and XSLT. Select the appropriate parser and parser options for the input.
Sources (checked ): lxml tutorial
How do I install lxml?
Install lxml through pip following the project’s platform guidance. A compatible binary wheel avoids a local source build. Building from source requires the documented compiler and libxml2/libxslt development dependencies.
Sources (checked ): lxml installation
Is lxml a standard Python library?
No. lxml is installed separately from Python’s standard library. It provides an ElementTree-compatible API and additional XML/HTML features; standard-library examples and lxml examples are not always interchangeable.
Sources (checked ): lxml tutorial; lxml installation
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