Re: RE: Designs for XSLT functions

> > > > I think clearly separating the specification of the abilities:
> > > >
> > > >   -> to statically define and statically
> > > >      invoke functions in XSLT, and
> > > >
> > > >   -> to dynamically invoke functions
> 
> I don't see any need for special syntax to invoke functions whose name is
> decided at run-time. That can easily be done using a general-purpose
> evaluate() extension that constructs XPath expressions from strings.

I do see the need.

First of all, exsl:call() would be more efficient than exsl:evaluate() in any 
implementation scenario I can readily imagine.  The former simply expands the 
name and looks up in a symbol table.  The latter involves full LR(k) parsing, 
with lexing.

Also, there is the special ability Jeni and I have suggested for exsl:call to 
permit named parameters, which I think is very useful.


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