Subject: Re: [xsl] xsl:function vs. xsl:template From: "Andrew Welch" <andrew.j.welch@xxxxxxxxx> Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:06:09 +0000 |
I tend to use functions to return values, and named templates to add nodes to the result tree... but sometimes just use a function anyway because the calling code is less verbose. 2008/11/19 Felix Geller <fgeller@xxxxxxxxx>: > Hi all, > > how does the experienced XSLT 2.0 programmer decide on whether to > use a xsl:function or a (named) xsl:template? Are any performance > issues involved (the processor I'm using is Saxon)? > > When trying to comprehend a stylesheet, I find it easier if the > control-flow is managed by explicit function calls. > Using functions imposes the additional "burden" of passing the node to > work on, when compared to xsl:call-template. However, passing the node > brings the benefit of making the "context" explicit. > Being able to use a function in XPath expression also offers a less > verbose invocation of functionality. > > What are other benefits/shortcomings of either side? I haven't found > any documentation on this issue but would appreciate any hints as to > where to find some. > > > cheers > > -- Felix > > -- Andrew Welch http://andrewjwelch.com Kernow: http://kernowforsaxon.sf.net/
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