[xml] Compare xml data

[harry_b mm st]

Hi all,

I am trying to write a test unit for my application where I have to compare 
two XML files if they contain the same data.

I first create a test file containing random data, then I process this file 
using my application (which uses libxml2) and after that is done, I'd like 
to compare the output.

The problem is, that I sometimes get the compact notation like <node .../> 
and sometimes <node ...></node>.

Is there a simple way, e.g. using xmllint, to format the data so simply can 
run a diff on those files?

TIA, Harry

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