Question

I am trying to learn how to read from an XML file (getting it from a url) over Http in Java and am pretty confused as to where I should start. I know how to parse an XML document and print the text associated with the elements to the screen and basic manipulation like that but I am trying to take it a little further.

If anyone could provide me with somewhere to start or any tips that would be much appreciated. I would be more than happy to provide more specifics if that is needed. Thanks!

Answer 1

It seems like you already know how to deal with XML, you’re just asking how to get the XML over HTTP. This code should work.

URLConnection connection = new URL(urlThatReturnsXml).openConnection();
InputStream is = connection.getInputStream();
String responseAsString = org.apache.commons.io.IOUtils.toString(is);