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Subject:node vs. element From:Ian Ferguson <IanFe -at- Attachmate -dot- com> To:"'techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com'" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com> Date:Mon, 2 Oct 2000 12:34:08 -0700
Hello,
I'm writing developer documentation, annotating a sample XSLT file. I want
to refer to what the XML spec calls elements, but my SME calls nodes. After
reviewing several sources, I've found that much XSL documentation uses these
terms in a way that appears random. In a single document, I'll see "nodes,"
"elements," and "element nodes." In addition, the "root" is sometimes called
the root, root node, or root element.
Here are my questions:
1. Should I use one term or the other or both?
2. Does it matter at all (will my audience notice or care)?
3. Can someone explain the difference between these terms in this context in
a way that addresses question #2?
I get the digest, so please, if you respond to the group, cc me at
ianfe -at- attachmate -dot- com
Thanks,
Ian Ferguson
Technical Writer, Attachmate Corp.
ianfe -at- attachmate -dot- com
