[SPARK-46630][SQL] XML: Validate XML element name on write #44634
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What changes were proposed in this pull request?
Validate XML element name on write. Spark SQL permits spaces in field names and they may even start with number or special characters. These field names cannot be converted to XML element names. This PR adds validation to throw error on non-compliant XML element names.
This applies only to XML write. Validation is on by default. User can choose to disable this validation.
Why are the changes needed?
Same as above
Does this PR introduce any user-facing change?
Yes
How was this patch tested?
New unit test
Was this patch authored or co-authored using generative AI tooling?
No