Anyone know which is faster using Xalan (in Cocoon2)? <xsl:sort> for a "number" type or a "text" type?
Seems I remember reading that "string" compares take longer than numeric ones as a rule. I have the option of sorting nodes based on either an "employeeid" (integer) or "lastname" (text). While the project is new, I know the employeeids will not be more than 5 digits. However, later they will. On the other hand, the lastnames could easily exceed 5 characters in length or could overlap for two people at a location (i.e. Bob SMITH and Mike SMITH). I will select the nodes by ID to ensure uniqueness, but when I uses my <xsl:sort> command, I'd like it to use the "optimum" sort type. TIA! - Mark --------------------------------------------------------------------- Please check that your question has not already been answered in the FAQ before posting. <http://xml.apache.org/cocoon/faqs.html> To unsubscribe, e-mail: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For additional commands, e-mail: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
