The process of transforming data structured in Extensible Markup Language (XML) into Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) is a common requirement in web development. XML provides a flexible way to store and transport data, while HTML is the standard markup language for creating web pages. This transformation renders XML data readable and presentable within a web browser. For example, product information stored in XML format can be transformed into an HTML table for display on an e-commerce website.
The value of this process lies in its ability to separate data from presentation. This separation enables efficient data management and allows for consistent data representation across various platforms. Historically, this conversion was often performed using server-side scripting languages. This provided dynamic and customizable content generation. Today, technologies like XSLT (Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations) offer a powerful and standardized way to define these transformations.
