XSLT 1.0 (Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations) is a versatile language designed for transforming XML data from one structure to another, supporting formats like CSV, JSON, and XML. As a core part of the W3C’s XML family of technologies, XSLT enables users to restructure, filter, and format data according to specific requirements. Within the Clevr platform, XSLT 1.0 plays a critical role in defining the transformation logic, giving users the flexibility to meet diverse data integration and processing needs.
XSLT works by applying rules, known as templates (or Definitions), to an XML document. These templates dictate how elements, attributes, and values should be reorganized and processed. By leveraging features such as loops, conditional logic, and data formatting functions, you can create highly customized file structures tailored to your business requirements. For example:
- Transform an incoming CSV or JSON file into the standard XML import format required for processing and caching within the Clevr platform.
- Converting data into JSON files for API integrations or modern web applications.
- Structuring data in XML for archival purposes or system-to-system communication.
Mastering XSLT 1.0 allows you to maximize the potential of Clevr's data transformation capabilities, ensuring your processes are accurate, efficient, and perfectly aligned with your goals.
Learn More About XSLT 1.0
If you're new to XSLT or looking to deepen your understanding, there are a variety of resources to help you get started:
- The official W3C XSLT 1.0 Specification offers an in-depth technical overview.
- Tutorials like XSLT Introduction from W3Schools provide beginner-friendly guidance.
- The MDN Web Docs XSLT Section offers practical insights and examples.
- For Clevr-specific use cases, refer to our Export Module and Import Module Help Center articles.
Ready to Dive In?
Now that you have a general understanding of what XSLT 1.0 is and how it can be used on the Clevr platform, it’s time to start writing your transformations. If you're already familiar with XSLT and want to jump straight into writing, follow our Import and Export Quick Start Guide to get started right away.
For those who are new to XSLT or want a refresher on the basics, the next article,
Basic Syntax, will introduce the core structure of XSLT 1.0, covering templates, elements, and attributes.
This foundational knowledge will help you begin begin building transformation definitions for processing data between formats like CSV, JSON, and XML. If you're ready to see how XSLT works in practice, continue to one of the articles below and start writing your first XSLT transformations: