"Michael" == Michael Ludwig <mlu@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:

    Michael> As for XSLT in that role, it doesn't do SQL and send
    Michael> mail.
    >>
    >> Yes it does.

Michael> Example?

For SQL, see the Saxon documentation for extension functions.

For sending mail, use xsl:result-document with a mailto URI in href
attribute with Gestalt.

Have to check, though, if sql:insert, sql:update and sql:delete will
remain free of side-effects (TM) :-? Not to mention the flames and spam
my app will send.