Re: [xsl] calling java script in xsl

["M. David Peterson" <m.david@xxxxxxxxxx>]

andrew welch wrote:

> You don't - you can call javascript from HTML produced by the
> transform, but you don't call javascript directly from your XSLT.
>  
Hmmm... technically, this not true.  But its implementation specific. 
Not all processors implement the <script> element, and those that do 
tend to do so using a custom namespace (e.g. msxml:script)

Of course, from the other side of the technical coin, using script 
inside of an XSLT 1.0-based transformation no matter which 
implementation, or what scripting language is used is a recipe for 
disaster.  There are an extensive number of ways to gain the same 
functionality that an embedded scripting language provides, using 100% 
XSLT 1.0 solutions.  For those who want to be both blown away by what 
truly can be accomplished with a pure XSLT 1.0 solution, please visit 
http://fxsl.sourceforge.net

Of course at http://EXSLT.org you will find some pretty nifty 
tools/extensions as well.

And when it finally comes down to it, there is XSLT 2.0 and extension 
functions that will bring tears of joy to your eyes. 

My advice: grab a box of tissues{: I prefer the 
"Kleenex/Antibacterial/BlueBox" myself, but its certainly more of a 
preference than requirement :), a copy of the latest Saxon 8.x series 
processor [http://www.saxonica.com], and FXSL for XSLT 2.0, which is 
accessible from the same link listed above.

Actually, maybe two boxes of tissues would be a smarter choice.  In this 
case, I would go for the aformention Kleenex recommendatin... they come 
in packs of three and you can usually save a buck or two in the 
process.  This, of course, will leave an extra box for whatever you 
might want to use it for.  Smart. Really smart ;)

XOXOXOXO

> What problem are you trying to solve?