XStream is a simple Java-based library to serialize Java objects to XML and vice versa. This is a brief tutorial that adopts a simple and intuitive way to explain the basic features of XStream library and how to use them.

Audience

This tutorial has been prepared to suit the requirements of Java developers who would like to understand the basics of XStream library and use it in their Java programs.

Prerequisites

Since XStream is a Java-based library, you need to have a clear understanding of Java programming in order to make use of this library.