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by cm2187 3823 days ago
XLST is useful when you want to change an Xml configuration file based on whether you are in debug or release mode, without having to duplicate the whole thing. But I wouldn't hold it against Xml, you only use it if you find it useful.
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XLST the language is great. I love the idea, it's wonderful and powerful in practice.

XLST the syntax is an abomination. Trying to shoehorn a language syntax into XML was a stupid, stupid idea.