I just watched the
New XML Features in .NET Framework 2.0 presentation on MSDN TV. Some very
cool things are coming in Visual Studio 2005!
- XSLT Debugger (hurray!)
The XSL processor now creates PDB files so you can set breakpoints inside of
your XSLT code and debug just like you can with the C# or VB debugger!
- Easier Data Management
Using an XML Text Reader, you can pull a CLR type from the reader without
any stream manipulation. The same applies for writing due to the better
integration between CLR and XML types.
- New XML Editor
Validates your XML document (missing agle brackets are identified, etc) and
helps you make your document XML 1.0 compliant. The editor works with a
schema (if applied) to help you edit your document. Also allows you to
create a schema based on an XML document.
- Performance Improvements
Validation runs 20-30% faster. The XSLT processor has close to a 400%
performance improvement!
