XSLT RIP (xslt.rip)

Article summary

The article appears to be about the decline of XSLT, with a website created to commemorate its demise, featuring a retro-style design. The website's content is only visible if the browser supports XSLT. The article's content is not directly available, but the discussion reveals that it is an XML document with an XSLT stylesheet. The website's design has sparked a discussion about the history of web design and the use of XSLT.

Main themes

• XSLT and web development
• Retro web design
• Browser support
• Web history
• Google's influence on the web

What commenters say

• The website's retro design is not an accurate representation of how most websites looked in the past, but rather a nostalgic interpretation.
• XSLT was a useful technology in its time, but its decline is a natural part of the evolution of the web.
• The use of AI in web development is not as productive as claimed, and may even hinder productivity for most users.
• Google's influence on the web is a major factor in the decline of XSLT and other technologies.
• The website's design is a clever way to test for XSLT support, but it also highlights the difficulties of using XML and XSLT correctly.
• The decline of XSLT is a symptom of a larger issue with the web's lack of openness and diversity.
• The narrative of Google controlling the web is oversimplified, and the relationship between Google and other browser vendors is more complex.
• The use of XSLT is still supported by some browsers, such as Firefox, despite its decline.