What is the difference between using XSLT and declaring elements literally?

Question

I have started using XSLT just recently and am wondering what the effective difference is between using for defining elements vs. just decla

Answer 1

xsl:element allows defining elements whose name you don't know when writing the stylesheet and also element whose names are dynamically created. I would always use the inline definition (i.e. by hand) if possible. It is shorter and I consider it more readable.