RE: XSL Discussion

[David Megginson <ak117@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

David Schach writes:

 > > First off, I've mentioned in the past that I think a simple separation of
 > > the patterns and actions should happen, like:
 > > <rule>
 > >   <pattern>
 > >     <target-element type="p">
 > >   </pattern>
 > >   <action>
 > >     <DIV>
 > >       <children/>
 > >     </DIV>
 > >   </action>
 > > </rule>
 > > 
 > 	I agree.  This makes it a lot easier to read the rules. The downside
 > is that it makes XSL even more verbose than it already is.

It also gives that advantage that you can more easily hide patterns or
actions.  PSGML, for example, allows you to hide the contents of an
element to unclutter the screen.


All the best,


David

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