Google Did Not Unilaterally Decide to Kill XSLT
2 days ago
- #XSLT
- #Web Development
- #Browser Features
- A GitHub issue sparked debate over removing XSLT from the web platform, leading to heated discussions and eventual locking of the thread.
- XSLT (Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations) is an XML language used for transforming document tree structures, notably for styling RSS/Atom feeds into HTML.
- The proposal to remove XSLT was initiated by a Google employee but was based on prior discussions among browser vendors, including Mozilla and WebKit, due to security flaws and low usage.
- Google's approach to potentially removing XSLT involves a slow, deliberate process, including gradual disabling in Chrome to assess impact before any final decision.
- Removing XSLT from browsers wouldn't eliminate its use entirely, as it could still be utilized server-side or via polyfills, though native client-side support would be gone.
- The discussion highlights the need for clearer communication about the removal process to avoid misunderstandings among the public.