Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations
General Information
| Title | XSLT File Extension |
| Extension | .xslt |
| Full Form | Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations |
| File Type | XML Stylesheet |
| Developer | World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) |
| MIME Type | application/xslt+xml |
File Function
| Primary Function | Transform XML |
| Additional Functions | Style XML data |
| Features | Template-based, Declarative language |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Structured, Readable |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Data Presentation | Yes |
| Web Development | Yes |
| Report Generation | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code injection |
| Best Practices | Validate input, Secure processing |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1999 |
| Latest Version | XSLT 3.0 (2017) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .xml, .xsl, .xsd |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Visual Studio |
Paid, Free edition | Windows |
 Eclipse IDE |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Saxon XSLT Processor |
Paid, Free edition | Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix |