How to parse .plist file in Java?

Question

I am trying to parse a .plist file in Java but not understanding how. I used a DOM parser but it gives an error and is not able to read .plist file

Answer 1

If I were you I'd use the PList class from code.google.com/xmlwise. It's specifically designed for dealing with .plist files.

Answer 2

You will want to look at Apache Commons Configuration at http://commons.apache.org/proper/commons-configuration/, which offers a pList parser. Here's a snippet example:

        XMLPropertyListConfiguration plist = new XMLPropertyListConfiguration();
        // load plist from classoath
        URL url = this.getClass().getClassLoader().getResource(systemConfigFile);
        plist.setFileName(url.getFile());
        plist.load();
        Iterator<String> keys = plist.getKeys();
        while (keys.hasNext()) {
            // do someting with the value
            plist.getString(keys.next());
        }