How to Merge and Concatenate XML Attributes Using XSLT

Discover effective techniques for `merging XML attributes` using XSLT. Learn step-by-step methods with code examples to simplify your XML transformations.
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How to Merge and Concatenate XML Attributes Using XSLT

Working with XML data can sometimes feel like a daunting task, especially when you need to transform the structure or merge elements into a single attribute value. If you're facing challenges merging or concatenating values from an XML source and need a solution using XSLT, you've come to the right place. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of merging attribute values, specifically focusing on how to combine link and port elements into a single URL property.

The Problem: Merging XML Elements

Imagine you have the following XML structure as your source:

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Your goal is to transform this XML into a new structure that looks like this:

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Here are the requirements:

Extract the username and password as individual properties.

Merge the link and port into a single URL property.

The Solution: XSLT Transformation

To achieve this transformation, we can write an XSLT stylesheet that performs the required operations. Below, we will detail the code necessary to implement this solution.

Step 1: Setting Up the XSLT Stylesheet

We start by creating an XSLT stylesheet that matches the /config node. Here’s a simple implementation:

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Step 2: Explanation of Key Components

Template Matching the config Root:

The main template matches the root <config> node.

It creates the outer structure <some wrapping="tag">, which is required.

Applying Templates:

We use <xsl:apply-templates> to process the username and password nodes and generate their corresponding property elements.

Merging Link and Port:

The <property name="URL"> element is created, where the value is produced by the concat() function, joining the values of link and port with a colon : in between.

General Template Matching:

This template matches any child elements and converts them to properties with their names and values set appropriately.

Alternative Method: Using a For-Each Loop

If you prefer iterating through nodes, you can utilize a <xsl:for-each> construct as follows:

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Conclusion

Using XSLT to merge and concatenate attributes from an XML structure can simplify data transformations significantly. The provided examples demonstrate how we can seamlessly combine data into a desired format, helping you work more effectively.

With this XSLT solution, you can easily transform your XML data without hassle and achieve the intended results! Feel free to adapt the provided code snippets to suit your own XML structures and needs.

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