Change control management of XML documents

摘要

A method and system for change control management of XML documents are provided. The XML change control management method incorporates a novel process of examining and comparing XML documents node-by-node instead of the conventional line-by-line methods. The node-by-node method allows for comparison of matching XML nodes that may be in different relative positions within the two files compared. The method includes the steps of determining a structure for a first data file; determining a structure for a second data file; and comparing the first and second structures and outputting the structural differences.