Re: [xsl] Specification of a transform.

[Philip Fearon <pgfearo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Given this kind of problem, I've often developed an intermediate
schema, say Schema Z, that attempts to model the information in a way
compatible with both Schema's A and B.

You're then left with 2 validations: the first for transforming A to Z
and the second for transforming Z to B, this makes the transform rules
simpler, but means you have to manage 2 transforms.

This apprach also makes things simpler when the inevitable A2 and B2
come along. Hopefully the design of Schema Z ensures validity.

Phil Fearon

On Mon, Sep 9, 2013 at 8:42 AM, davep <davep@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Given schema A as input XML. Schema B as XML output.
>   Assume no hierarchical simple relationship.
>   Assume mapping of values needed from input values to output values.
>   Assume literals are needed.
> How do (might) you specify the required transform?
> How do (might) you validate that instance A has been correctly transformed
> to instance B, assuming input and output are both valid to the schemas.
>
> Not something I've seen mentioned on this list?
>
> regards
>
> --
> Dave Pawson
> XSLT XSL-FO FAQ.
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