XSLT is not the solution to every application integration requirement. It is, however, an important piece in the puzzle. XSLT's great potential lies in its ability to finally provide a standard transformation mechanism that everyone can agree upon, one that does not require application integration architects to relearn technology as they move from vendor to vendor. There are several other advantages to using XSLT for transformation, including the following:
However, there are limitations to consider as well, including the following:
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