Re: Reuse in hybrid XML/HTML website

message from Tripecac on 21 Jul 2004

Thanks for the response!

Unfortunately, I can't rely upon any server-side processing. No PHP, SSI,
CGI, or anything. I'd rather not bring Javascript into the picture either. I
have no control over the server at this point, and am not ready to switch to a
new host. So let's just say one "rule" is that the files are completely
static. I use XSL on my PC to create the HTML, which I then upload.

Ideally, the "definition" of a nav menu would be in one file only. However,
cut-and-paste isn't the end of the world; HomeSite makes site-wide changes
really easy (via extended replace). On the other hand, I don't know if I can
(or should) replace text in the XSL files simultaneously with that in the HTML
files.

What I'm wondering is which "baby steps" are recommended for incorporating
XML/XSL in a website.

Anton_FA replied to Tripecac on 21 Jul 2004

Ok, well its not as effecient as server side includes but you can used
Dreamweaver library items.

Are you familar with these?

The are blocks of code, that are wrapped in special DW code.

you can reuse them anywhere in your site, and when you change the library item
all instances are updated through out the site. The down side is every page
that has an instances of the Library item must be uploaded again.

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