debugxslt v.0.1

debugxslt an experimental xslt lint checker that uses schematron (XSLT2 binding).

Lint rules are defined in schematron schema, under sch/xslt-std.sch.

The rest of the distribution is just a small bit of code to easily run schematron (using the just released Schematron Ant Task) test suite.

• LintRules: what are they and how to create them

• CurrentStatus: Describes current 'state of play' with debugxslt

• StartHere: For those who want to install and start checking their xslt

• Resources: useful links and references

what does debugxslt do ?

debugxslt runs a Schematron produced XSLT transform against your well formed xslt, checking for various common errors like;

• report xpath issues

• flag common typos

• reporting on deviation from best practice

why do you use schematron, ant, etc ?

Actually, debugxslt started out life many years ago as a perl module using recdescent parser .... I was convinced that to create a complete debugging solution I needed something that could handle non-well-formed xml ... now I am taking an experimental approach with schematron.

This distribution uses Ant because I find it handy ... there is nothing stopping u taking the Schematron rules (sch/xslt-std.sch) and use yourself in your current compliant Schematron setup (just remember u need XSLT 2.0).

discuss

I use a Google Group to manage debugxslt mailing list.

http://groups.google.com/group/debugxslt

debugxslt@googlegroups.com

This group is for general help, discussions (Developer or User) and announcements related to debugxslt.

contribute

If you find that this project generates an 'itch' for you and you would like to contribute code, fix my mistakes or add more lint rules, please contact me for a svn login.

bugs & features

Please post any and all bugs and feature requests to issue tracker

When submitting please do a quick search of existing issues, it may already be on 'the list'.

disclaimer

WARNING: debugxslt is ALPHA software

I make no claims on debugxslt fitness for purpose and provide no support (unless one wants to pay ... there is always my consulting company http://www.webcomposite.com ) ... If u are brave enough to use ALPHA software ... good luck and please report issues if/when you find them.