Two products stood out within their respective fields, while one emerged as our overall winner. They are excellent examples of XML-oriented application development environments. XML Spy is really an application aimed specifically at XML and DTD validation.
Content creation takes a back seat and things such as database connectivity are nonexistent.
SoftQuad's XMetaL is the premiere tool of its kind in the industry. Designed as a tool both for advanced XML content creators as well as complete neophytes, it manages to satisfy both these audiences with unmatched aplomb.