Re: [xsl] Substituting a template for value-of

[Wendell Piez <wapiez@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi,

On 10/26/2011 2:28 AM, Vasu Chakkera wrote:
> You will have to really know when the value-of can be used instead of
> the xsl:apply-templates. This can not be done at all times.
> Vasu

You also have to know when xsl:apply-templates can be used instead of 
xsl:value-of. (It almost always can.)

Think of xsl:value-of as pushing your motorbike forward with your feet. 
It's possible and sometimes useful, but it won't get you far. And your 
motorbike has an engine.

Beginners are sometimes a bit scared of the engine, or they don't even 
think of it (it is unfamiliar). So they use their feet. But learning 
XSLT is learning to use the engine.

Cheers,
Wendell

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