Altova AltovaXML® sp1 Reporting Edition

Altova AltovaXML® sp1 Reporting Edition stands out in the Development Tools category, specifically within Web Development. Developed by Altova, this shareware program, in its latest version, 13.2, offers remarkable capabilities for anyone dealing with XML standards. It supports a variety of functions, including the Altova XSLT 1.0 and XSLT 2.0 engines, an XQuery engine, an XBRL validator, and an XML validator. An added advantage is its ability to render charts using XSLT or XQuery, making the display of XML data both efficient and visually appealing.

What sets Altova AltovaXML® sp1 Reporting Edition apart is that it leverages the same powerful engines found in XMLSpy, but you can use it within your own applications. The fact that users can download a free version for evaluation purposes before committing to a purchase is an appealing feature. Even though its license falls under Shareware, users have the opportunity to explore its full range of functions before making a financial commitment.

Pros:

• Advanced XML processing capabilities
• Powerful engines identical to those in XMLSpy
• Free version available for download
• Comprehensive set of features, including validators and chart rendering

Cons:

• Shareware license means full functionality is not free permanently
• Complex features might have a steeper learning curve for beginners

You may want to check out more software, such as Altova AltovaXML® rel. 3 sp1 Reporting Edition, Altova AltovaXML® Reporting Edition or Altova DiffDog® rel2 Enterprise Edition, which might be similar to Altova AltovaXML® sp1 Reporting Edition.