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Explore how to use XSLT 1.0 for adding conditional ` Status ` tags to your XML, based on specific criteria within the data.
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Solving a Complex XSLT Scenario: Adding Conditional Status Tags to XML Data

In the world of XML processing, XSLT (eXtensible Stylesheet Language Transformations) is a powerful tool that allows us to transform XML data into different formats or structures. However, scenarios can often arise where conditional logic must be applied to elements based on certain criteria. One such case involves adding a <Status> tag to <ProductData> elements within an XML document, depending on the values present in those elements. In this guide, we will navigate through this specific XSLT scenario and tackle the problem step by step.

The Challenge

Consider the following XML document structure, representing an organization that has multiple products with associated data:

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You are tasked with adding a <Status>Done</Status> tag to specific <ProductData> elements based on the <Number> value. Here are the conditions for when to add the status:

If ID3 is present and its <Number> is greater than 10, add <Status>Done</Status> only to ID3.

If ID3 is not valid but both ID1 and ID2 are valid, add <Status>Done</Status> to ID2.

If neither ID2 nor ID3 are valid but ID1 is valid, add <Status>Done</Status> to ID1.

The Solution Approach

To achieve the desired transformation with XSLT 1.0, we will follow these organized steps using a template-based approach. Here’s how to implement it:

Step 1: Set up the XSLT Structure

We will define our XSLT stylesheet and set the output method to XML. Let's also enable whitespace handling for a cleaner output.

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Step 2: Implement the Identity Template

An identity transform is useful to copy all nodes and attributes from the source to the output. This ensures we preserve the structure of the original XML while we make modifications where necessary.

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Step 3: Determine the ID to Mark

Define a variable that will evaluate the conditions necessary to decide which ID should have the <Status> tag added. Utilize <xsl:choose> to check which product meets the criteria.

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Step 4: Handle the ProductData Elements

Now we need to create a template that matches each <ProductData> element. Within this template, we will conditionally add the <Status> tag if the current ID matches the one determined in the previous step.

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Putting It All Together

Here is the complete XSLT stylesheet as per the outlined approach:

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Conclusion

By following these steps, you can implement complex condition handling within your XSLT to modify XML documents based on specific data values. This approach helps ensure that your transformations are both efficient and adaptable to various scenarios you may encounter.

With a bit of practice in crafting your XSLT, you will be well-equipped to handle even the most complicated XML processing tasks!