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# XmlLite sample

This sample demonstrates how to use **XmlLite** Reader and Writer.

Specifically, this sample covers:

-   Scenario 1: Read an XML file with ***XmlReader*** and prints the notes.
-   Scenario 2: Use ***XmlWriter*** to write different types of node to a file.
-   Scenario 3: Use ***XmlWriterLite*** to write different types of node to a file.

## Related topics

[IXmlReader](https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/ms752743(v=vs.85).aspx)

[IXmlWriter](https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/ms752860(v=vs.85).aspx)

## System requirements

**Client:** Windows 10

**Server:** Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview

**Phone:** Windows 10

## Build the sample

1. If you download the samples ZIP, be sure to unzip the entire archive, not just the folder with the sample you want to build. 
2. Start Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 and select **File** \> **Open** \> **Project/Solution**.
3. Starting in the folder where you unzipped the samples, go to the Samples subfolder, then the subfolder for this specific sample, then the subfolder for your preferred language (C++, C#, or JavaScript). Double-click the Visual Studio 2015 Solution (.sln) file.
4. Press Ctrl+Shift+B, or select **Build** \> **Build Solution**.

## Run the sample

The next steps depend on whether you just want to deploy the sample or you want to both deploy and run it.

### Deploying the sample

- Select Build > Deploy Solution. 

### Deploying and running the sample

- To debug the sample and then run it, press F5 or select Debug >  Start Debugging. To run the sample without debugging, press Ctrl+F5 or selectDebug > Start Without Debugging. 
