Re: XPath (and other W3C drafts)

On 12/16/09 9:29 AM, "Florent Georges" <lists@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> David Carlisle wrote:
> 
>>> Is there somewhere a discussion of what is new and different
>>> in XPath 2.1?
> 
>> higher order functions as items in the data model, weheee....
> 
>> (you'll have to ask a member of the WG for a more considered
>> view)
> 
>   Yes, with inline functions and of course calling syntax.  You
> also have simple let expressions.

At the risk of seeming dim or lazy or both, can someone explain the
implications of these new features? Or point to explanations?

Thanks,

E.


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