- What is XSLT? An Introduction to Transforming XML Data
- Setting Up Your XSLT Development Environment
- Understanding the Basics of XML and XSLT
- The Structure of an XSLT Stylesheet
- XSLT Syntax and Basic Rules
- The Role of
<xsl:stylesheet> in XSLT
- Using
<xsl:template> for Defining Templates
- Basic XPath in XSLT: Navigating XML Data
- Using
<xsl:value-of> to Extract Data from XML
- Using
<xsl:for-each> to Iterate Over Nodes
- Basic Conditional Statements in XSLT:
if and choose
- Working with Attribute Values in XSLT
- Creating Simple Output with XSLT
- Working with Text Nodes in XSLT
- Using
<xsl:apply-templates> for Template Processing
- Defining Template Matches in XSLT
- How XSLT Handles Output Methods:
xml, html, and text
- Understanding
xsl:strip-space and xsl:preserve-space
- XSLT and Namespaces: Dealing with Namespace-Aware XML
- Running Your First XSLT Transformation
- Advanced XPath Expressions in XSLT
- Selecting Specific Nodes with
xsl:value-of and xsl:select
- Using Variables in XSLT with
<xsl:variable>
- Template Inheritance in XSLT
- Using Multiple Templates for Complex Transformations
- Working with
xsl:call-template to Reuse Templates
- Recursive Templates in XSLT
- Sorting Data with
<xsl:sort> in XSLT
- Filtering Data Using
<xsl:if> and <xsl:choose>
- Creating a Loop with
<xsl:for-each>
- Grouping Data with
<xsl:for-each-group>
- XSLT Functions: Using Built-in Functions in XPath
- Working with Multiple XML Documents in XSLT
- Using
<xsl:include> to Import Other Stylesheets
- Using
<xsl:import> to Extend Stylesheets
- Writing XSLT for HTML Output: Structuring Web Pages
- Using XSLT to Generate Dynamic Web Pages
- Creating Tables in HTML with XSLT
- Formatting Text and Dates with XSLT Functions
- Using
<xsl:attribute> to Add Attributes to HTML/XML Elements
- Understanding XSLT 2.0 Features
- Using XSLT 2.0 XPath 2.0 Expressions
- Creating and Using Functions in XSLT 2.0
- Advanced XPath in XSLT: Regular Expressions
- XSLT 2.0 Sorting and Grouping Techniques
- Working with Sequences in XSLT 2.0
- Using
<xsl:variable> with Sequences in XSLT 2.0
- Handling Errors and Exceptions in XSLT 2.0
- XSLT 2.0's
xsl:map and xsl:array for Complex Data
- Recursive Processing in XSLT 2.0
- XSLT 2.0 and Dynamic Expressions
- Using
<xsl:output> for Controlling Output
- Using
xsl:function for Creating Custom Functions
- XSLT 3.0 Overview: What’s New?
- Using XSLT 3.0 with JSON Data
- Creating JSON Output with XSLT
- XSLT and XML Schema Validation
- Performing Data Transformation and Mapping with XSLT
- Using
xsl:decimal-format for Custom Number Formats
- Customizing Date and Time Formats in XSLT
- XSLT for Converting XML to HTML
- Creating Dynamic HTML Pages with XSLT
- XSLT for Generating XML Reports
- Building E-commerce Product Pages Using XSLT
- Using XSLT for Converting XML to PDF
- XML to CSV Conversion with XSLT
- XSLT for Data Aggregation in XML
- XSLT for Merging Multiple XML Documents
- XSLT for Data Transformation in Web Scraping Projects
- XSLT for Web Content Management Systems
- XSLT in Data Warehousing: Transforming and Aggregating XML Data
- Using XSLT for Generating XML Sitemaps for SEO
- Using XSLT to Create APIs and Web Services
- Converting Legacy Data Formats to XML with XSLT
- XSLT for Localization: Creating Multilingual Websites
- XML to RSS Feed Transformation with XSLT
- Using XSLT for Automatic Report Generation
- XSLT for Publishing Dynamic Content in Web Applications
- Using XSLT in Content Management Systems (CMS)
- Creating XML-Based Configuration Files with XSLT
¶ Part 5: XSLT Optimization and Best Practices
- Optimizing XSLT for Large XML Documents
- Performance Best Practices for XSLT Transformations
- Efficient Memory Management in XSLT
- Handling Large Datasets in XSLT with Streaming
- XSLT Template Reuse and Modularization
- Managing Complexity in Large XSLT Projects
- Working with Multiple XML Namespaces in XSLT
- Debugging XSLT: Tools and Techniques
- Optimizing XPath Expressions in XSLT
- Using XPath 2.0 Functions for Efficiency
- Caching Strategies for XSLT Transformations
- Best Practices for Writing Readable and Maintainable XSLT Code
- Unit Testing XSLT Stylesheets
- Error Handling and Logging in XSLT
- Avoiding Common Pitfalls in XSLT Development
- Profiling and Analyzing XSLT Performance
- Using XSLT with RESTful APIs
- Integrating XSLT with Other Web Technologies
- Versioning XSLT Stylesheets for Complex Projects
- The Future of XSLT: Trends and Emerging Use Cases
This list of chapters covers a comprehensive progression, from understanding basic XSLT syntax to mastering advanced features like XSLT 2.0 and 3.0, integrating XSLT in real-world applications, optimizing performance, and adopting best practices. By the end, you’ll be able to apply XSLT in a variety of contexts, such as web development, reporting, data transformation, and more.