XSLT: xsl:for-each-group/@break-when

[michaelhkay]

The new @break-when attribute on xsl:for-each-group

(a) has not been reviewed by the CG

(b) is not mentioned in the changes appendix

(c) is not included in the schema-for-XSLT40

[ndw]

That's a third potential XSLT item. I think it's probably time for another XSLT-focused meeting, ideally before the August break. I'll put that on the agenda for next week.

[Arithmeticus]

When I first saw this new construct (tonight in fact), I was under the impression, simply from the name, that this would provide a mechanism to terminate the for-each-group process, akin to xsl:break within xsl:iterate. If the floor is still open, might I recommend another name such as @start-new-group-when or @regroup-when or @close-current-group-when or @group-division-with or something like that? Something without "break" and its overtones?

BTW, this fifth option is greatly appreciated, and will save me some gymnastics and hacks.

[michaelhkay]

Good point. Perhaps split-when?

[ndw]

Yes, split-when seems to capture the semantics more clearly than break-when.

[ndw]

The CG agreed to accept this as the status quo at meeting 047.

There's an action on MK to change the name of the attribute to split-when.