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(_at_)gmail(_dot_)com>:
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
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