Saxes is a blazing fast, non-validating, event-based XML parser for Node.js and browsers. It prioritizes speed over strict XML compliance, making it ideal for parsing large XML documents where performance is critical. Saxes emits events for start tags, end tags, text nodes, attributes, and more, allowing for efficient streaming processing. It's lightweight and dependency-free, making it a good choice for resource-constrained environments. Use with caution if strict XML validation is required.