Re: [Boost-bugs] [Boost C++ Libraries] #8095: Invalid XML is produced by write_xml when there is a special character in the key

Subject: Re: [Boost-bugs] [Boost C++ Libraries] #8095: Invalid XML is produced by write_xml when there is a special character in the key
From: Boost C++ Libraries (noreply_at_[hidden])
Date: 2015-01-22 15:55:49

#8095: Invalid XML is produced by write_xml when there is a special character in
the key
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  Reporter:  martongabesz@…    |      Owner:  cornedbee
      Type:  Bugs              |     Status:  new
 Milestone:  To Be Determined  |  Component:  property_tree
   Version:  Boost 1.52.0      |   Severity:  Problem
Resolution:                    |   Keywords:  xml
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Comment (by cornedbee):

 There is no solution that will turn your data into valid XML. Element
 names must follow the Name production, which cannot contain entity
 references.

 The best I can do is fail validation when writing the XML, so that you
 don't end up with invalid documents.

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