Re: Functional programming in XSLT

> Hi Mike,

> > (And incidentally, I prefer "return" to "result". It's in tune with
> > the imperative style of other keywords such as call-template,
> > apply-templates, include, import.)

Counter-examples are easy enough: xsl:variable, xsl:param, xsl:key, ...

XSLT has both imperative and declarative keywords.

> That's one vote for exsl:result (Uche) and one vote for exsl:return
> (you).  Any other opinions?

I prefer xsl:result precisely because it isn't imperative, but I should note 
that though Mike's argument for exsl:return is flawed, that I could not give a 
non-flawed argument for exsl:result.

It's probably just a amatter of personal preference, and not something over 
which I'd lose sleep.


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