> 
> The example given in the spec seems a bit misleading, because 
> it really illustrates the restrictions of scope and not the 
> practice of shadowing. The following is illegal in either spec:
> 
> <xsl:template match="/">
>   <xsl:variable name="x" select="1"/>
>   <xsl:variable name="x" select="$x+1"/>
>   <xsl:value-of select="$x"/>
> </xsl:template>
> 

I regret to say that (unless I've missed something) the above is
completely legal in XSLT 2.0.

I fought hard to disallow this, because I know how many beginners
misunderstand variables, and lost. There are too many people steeped in
functional programming who can't see why it's a problem.

I'm sure the debate is one that will be revived during the public
comments cycle - as I said, it's a bicycle shed issue.

Michael Kay
Software AG
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