Re: searching a empty XML tag or self enclosing tags

I usually use XML::XSH2 for XML manipulation. To search for nodes, it uses XPath. In this case, you can use:

ls //*[0=count(./* | ./@* | ./text() | ./comment() | ./processing-inst
+ruction())]
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(You did not specify what to do with comments and processing instructions. You might need to change the XPath accordingly.)

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Re^2: searching a empty XML tag or self enclosing tags by Anonymous Monk on Apr 19, 2012 at 14:24 UTC
I wouldn't wish xsh on my worst enemies	[reply]
Re^3: searching a empty XML tag or self enclosing tags by choroba (Cardinal) on Apr 19, 2012 at 14:25 UTC
Can you elaborate? What is your favourite tool? Regarding the OP and my reply, the XPath expression can be used in any other tool supporting XPath.	[reply]
Re^4: searching a empty XML tag or self enclosing tags by Anonymous Monk on Apr 19, 2012 at 14:55 UTC
twig , twig, twig, libxml xsh is impossible to learn :) xml is complicated enough, xpath is complicated enough, add in some mystery pita shell with no diagnostics/splain/highlighting, and you can't get anything done :)( I gave it a go a few times, its just too painful) Ignoring Petr Pajas , I've only seen choroba and merlyn, use xsh.	[reply]