XSLT Apply: Transforming XML with XSLT

Introduction

XSLT, which stands for Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations, is a powerful tool for transforming XML (Extensible Markup Language) documents into other formats, such as HTML, XHTML, or plain text. XSLT uses XSL (Extensible Stylesheet Language) stylesheets to define the transformation rules. In this article, we will explore the xsl:apply-templates element, which is a key component in the XSLT processing model.

Understanding XSLT Apply

The xsl:apply-templates element is used to apply templates to the child nodes of the current node. It processes each child node by finding a matching template and applying it. This process is recursive, meaning that if the child nodes have their own child nodes, the templates will be applied to them as well.

Basic Syntax

The basic syntax of xsl:apply-templates is as follows: