This nuts-and-bolts session will cover the basics of XML processing with Perl. A short introduction to many of Perl's more popular XML modules will be given, including those that implement the standard XML APIs like the DOM, SAX and XPath specifications, as well as some of the more inventive, Perl-specific interfaces. In addition, several examples of how these modules may be used to solve real-world problems will be provided. These examples will run the gamut from simple tasks like Web site indexing, content syndication via RSS, and using XML for application config files, through to more advanced topics like XML instance validation and XML/Database integration. A brief question and answer period will also be included.