RE: [xsl] xslt on server-side vs. client-side

Subject: RE: [xsl] xslt on server-side vs. client-side
From: "Michael Kay" <michael.h.kay@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2001 10:52:32 -0000
> Nathalie,
>
> Advantages.
> Speed of response.
> Less network traffic.
> Greater client control of style.
> Removal of workload from the server.
> Lower electricity bills.
>
> Disadvantages.
> Hmmmmm
> Ummmmm
> Lack of good xml/xslt aware clients.

Other possible disadvantages:
- Security (the client is able to see the whole XML document)
- Response time (if you have to send a big XML document that the user only
wants to see a small part of).

but these aren't usually a problem.

Mike Kay


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