Have you ever used a Java-based XSLT processor? Did you try the sample, or will you wait until the specification is complete and Microsoft adds XSLT 2.0 to MSXML and the .NET framework? Have you read about XQuery? What do you think is the future of transformation technology? Let us know in the xml.general discussion group.
XSLT 2.0 provides powerful new features that XSLT 1.0 was missing. Although XSLT 2.0 is still under development, Mike Kay's Saxon 7 implementation lets you experiment with the new capabilities now.
by Charles White
March 4, 2003
xtensible Stylesheet Transformations, or XSLT, has received decidedly mixed reviews from developers. Although XSLT has many evangelists it has its detractors as well. Because of some concepts, such as static variables. XSLT's learning curve can also be a bit steep, particularly for some of the more complex transformations.
Many of the problems stem from a fundamental lack of understanding about how the language works. Primarily through Mulberry's XSL-List, the XSLT developer community has gone to great lengths to educate developers on how to use XSLT.
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xtensible Stylesheet Transformations, or XSLT, has received decidedly mixed reviews from developers. Although XSLT has many evangelists it has its detractors as well. Because of some concepts, such as static variables. XSLT's learning curve can also be a bit steep, particularly for some of the more complex transformations.
