If you do use XSLT make sure to use 2.0 if at all possible. It has some key features like extra built in functions that make it a lot more palatable. Personall

If you do use XSLT make sure to use 2.0 if at all possible. It has some key features like extra built in functions that make it a lot more palatable. Personally I think XSLT is an interesting language from a theory perspective, and it taught me some interesting things about rule-based programming. However there are too many serious limitations in it in terms of everyday practical use. In addition to the verbosity problems others have mentioned, here's a good list of things XSLT can't do: http://www.dpawson.co.uk/xsl/sect2/nono.html http://www.dpawson.co.uk/xsl/sect2/nono.html