Re: How to run multiple xml in a directory on a single perl script

Hi Siegfried_13,
..seek helpon how to parse multiple xml files from a directory using a single perl script...

There are two suggestion I can give here:

Never parse XML using a regex. There are several modules you could use like XML::LibXML and the likes
Since, all the xml files are in the same directory, and there are no sub-directories to check for xml files. Simply, use opendir, readdir get the files ending with .xml and using a for-loop or a while-loop as the case may be.
I know taint had mentioned using a File::Find, but for me, it will be like killing an ant with a sledged hammer

All of these can be done in a single perl script.
Hope this helps.

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Re^2: How to run multiple xml in a directory on a single perl script by taint (Chaplain) on Jun 03, 2014 at 12:15 UTC
@2teez: Your comment about File::Find may have some merit right now. But my suggestion makes his script FutureProof. Who's to say how many (sub)directories will be used tomorrow, or `{...}`? ++ to you anyway. :) --Chris Ąλɐp ʇɑəɹ⅁ ɐ əʌɐɥ puɐ ʻꜱdləɥ ꜱᴉɥʇ ədoH	[reply]
Re^3: How to run multiple xml in a directory on a single perl script by 2teez (Vicar) on Jun 03, 2014 at 12:53 UTC
taint, ..But my suggestion makes his script FutureProof.. I agree, but who knows when? More so, can we take the step to the future one at a time? wink ;) If you tell me, I'll forget. If you show me, I'll remember. if you involve me, I'll understand. --- Author unknown to me	[reply]