XSLT 1.0 vs XSLT 2.0

Developers should learn XSLT 1 meets developers should learn xslt 2. Here's our take.

XSLT 1.0

Nice Pick

Developers should learn XSLT 1

Pros

• 0 when working with legacy systems, XML-based data processing, or scenarios requiring cross-platform XML transformations, such as in publishing workflows or enterprise data integration
• Related to: xml, xslt-2.0

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

XSLT 2.0

Developers should learn XSLT 2

Pros

• 0 when working with XML-based data processing, such as in web publishing, data integration, or document conversion systems, where complex transformations are required
• Related to: xml, xpath-2.0

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use XSLT 1.0 if: You want 0 when working with legacy systems, xml-based data processing, or scenarios requiring cross-platform xml transformations, such as in publishing workflows or enterprise data integration and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use XSLT 2.0 if: You prioritize 0 when working with xml-based data processing, such as in web publishing, data integration, or document conversion systems, where complex transformations are required over what XSLT 1.0 offers.

The Bottom Line

XSLT 1.0 wins

Developers should learn XSLT 1