StAX (Streaming API for XML)

StAX (Streaming API for XML) is a programming interface that allows software to read and write XML data efficiently. Unlike traditional methods that load the entire XML document into memory, StAX processes XML streams sequentially, enabling handling large files or streams with minimal memory use. It provides a way to "pull" data as needed, giving developers control over parsing and writing, which improves performance and resource management. Overall, StAX simplifies working with XML in a way that's fast, scalable, and suitable for applications that require real-time or large-scale data processing.