I am working on a XML course where we have to create a faceted classification system. The first step in the assignment is to take the first 30 items with in the RSS file and the put that into a xsl transform.
My confusion comes from how would I be able to take the first 30 items from this RSS file:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0">
<channel>
<title>Recipezaar: Newest recipes</title>
<link>http://www.recipezaar.com</link>
<description>The newest recipes on Recipezaar</description>
<copyright>Copyright 2009 Recipezaar</copyright>
<managingEditor>[email protected]</managingEditor>
<webMaster>[email protected]</webMaster>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:51:16 -0500</pubDate>
<lastBuildDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:51:16 -0500</lastBuildDate>
<language>en-us</language>
<ttl>1440</ttl>
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<item>
<title>Cunetto's Chicken Spedini</title>
<link>http://www.recipezaar.com/399780</link>
<description>I LOVE Cunetto's House of Pasta. I found this recipe at
recipegoldmine.com. I havent tried it yet. Cooking time includes
marinating time. -- posted by <a
href="http://www.recipezaar.com/member/572672">jrivera</a></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.recipezaar.com/399780</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:55:37 -0500</pubDate>
<source url="http://www.recipezaar.com">Recipezaar.com</source>
</item>
<item>
<title>Ginger Broth</title>
<link>http://www.recipezaar.com/399781</link>
<description>A variation on a soup that is on this website, only this one
is for those days when you need a flavoring, or are too sick to have
solids! Vary tasty though, and roommate approved ;) -- posted by
<a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/member/1298866">More
Gun</a></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.recipezaar.com/399781</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:57:11 -0500</pubDate>
<source url="http://www.recipezaar.com">Recipezaar.com</source>
</item>
<item>
<title>Spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup</title>
<link>http://www.recipezaar.com/399782</link>
<description>This combination of carrots and lentils is so tasty and the
spices give just a hint of zing to this delicious thick
&quot;stick to your ribs&quot; Soup Its so easy to make
and freezes well -- posted by <a
href="http://www.recipezaar.com/member/233780">JoyfulCook</a></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.recipezaar.com/399782</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:57:32 -0500</pubDate>
<source url="http://www.recipezaar.com">Recipezaar.com</source>
</item>
<item>
<title>Hot Spiced Tea</title>
<link>http://www.recipezaar.com/399783</link>
<description>I found this on a Splenda coupon. I have not tried this
recipe, but I'm posting this for safe keeping. -- posted by <a
href="http://www.recipezaar.com/member/57042">internetnut</a></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.recipezaar.com/399783</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:58:03 -0500</pubDate>
<source url="http://www.recipezaar.com">Recipezaar.com</source>
</item>
<item>
<title>Spicy Banana Bars</title>
<link>http://www.recipezaar.com/399784</link>
<description>Senior Prize Winner in Pillsbury's 6th Grand National Recipe
and Baking Contest by Mrs. Byard Cummings, Enderlin, North Dakota. I
found this in a old Pillsbury magazine. I have not tried this recipe,
but I'm posting it for safe keeping. -- posted by <a
href="http://www.recipezaar.com/member/57042">internetnut</a></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.recipezaar.com/399784</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:58:53 -0500</pubDate>
<source url="http://www.recipezaar.com">Recipezaar.com</source>
</item>
<item>
<title>The Best King Ranch Chicken Ever</title>
<link>http://www.recipezaar.com/399785</link>
<description>My moms recipe that our entire family loves. Great when it's
cold outside. -- posted by <a
href="http://www.recipezaar.com/member/1444095">Cookingbaby</a></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.recipezaar.com/399785</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:59:20 -0500</pubDate>
<source url="http://www.recipezaar.com">Recipezaar.com</source>
</item>
<item>
<title>Sloppy Joe's on Corn Bread</title>
<link>http://www.recipezaar.com/399786</link>
<description>It says this recipe cost .64 cents per serving. I found this
recipe in Family Circle magazine. I have not tried this recipe, but I'm
posting it for safe keeping. -- posted by <a
href="http://www.recipezaar.com/member/57042">internetnut</a></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.recipezaar.com/399786</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:01:25 -0500</pubDate>
<source url="http://www.recipezaar.com">Recipezaar.com</source>
</item>
<item>
<title>Chicken Asado</title>
<link>http://www.recipezaar.com/399787</link>
<description>Nothing like chicken soaked in red sauce over potatoes!!!
This is a major comfort food for me. I serve this over-top of potatoes
and I am in heaven!! -- posted by <a
href="http://www.recipezaar.com/member/692048">two happy
children</a></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.recipezaar.com/399787</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:01:47 -0500</pubDate>
<source url="http://www.recipezaar.com">Recipezaar.com</source>
</item>
<item>
<title>Uncle Charlie's Corn Bread</title>
<link>http://www.recipezaar.com/399788</link>
<description>It says it cost .18 cents for each serving. I found this in
Family Circle magazine. I have not tried this recipe, but I'm posting it
for safe keeping. -- posted by <a
href="http://www.recipezaar.com/member/57042">internetnut</a></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.recipezaar.com/399788</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:01:37 -0500</pubDate>
<source url="http://www.recipezaar.com">Recipezaar.com</source>
</item>
<item>
<title>Annie's Cheesy Wild Rice Soup</title>
<link>http://www.recipezaar.com/399789</link>
<description>Compliments of Annie Hartman of Medford WI -- posted by
<a
href="http://www.recipezaar.com/member/363055">55tbird</a></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.recipezaar.com/399789</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:01:58 -0500</pubDate>
<source url="http://www.recipezaar.com">Recipezaar.com</source>
</item>
<item>
<title>Grandma's Cheesy Broccoli &amp; Chicken Casserole</title>
<link>http://www.recipezaar.com/399790</link>
<description>This is down home comfort food at it's finest. It was the
only way my grams could get me to eat my broccoli while growing up.
These days I use brown rice for a lower carb, healthier version.
Sometimes I also use chicken thigh instead of breast because it's so
much more tender. I hope you love it was much as I do. -- posted by
<a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/member/202325">Bitter
Moon</a></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.recipezaar.com/399790</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:02:04 -0500</pubDate>
<source url="http://www.recipezaar.com">Recipezaar.com</source>
</item>
<item>
<title>Maple Nog</title>
<link>http://www.recipezaar.com/399791</link>
<description>A soothing cup of creamy maple nog is the perfect
accompaniment to a good book and a crackling fire. Each serving is
6-ounces. I found this recipe at a Estate sale. I have not tried this
recipe, but I'm posting it for safe keeping. I plan to use sugar free
maple pancake syrup. -- posted by <a
href="http://www.recipezaar.com/member/57042">internetnut</a></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.recipezaar.com/399791</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:02:06 -0500</pubDate>
<source url="http://www.recipezaar.com">Recipezaar.com</source>
</item>
<item>
<title>Chicken Bolognese</title>
<link>http://www.recipezaar.com/399792</link>
<description>I found this recipe in Good House Keeping magazine. I have
not tried this recipe, but I'm posting this for safe keeping. -- posted
by <a
href="http://www.recipezaar.com/member/57042">internetnut</a></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.recipezaar.com/399792</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:03:35 -0500</pubDate>
<source url="http://www.recipezaar.com">Recipezaar.com</source>
</item>
<item>
<title>Sexy Chocolate Russian</title>
<link>http://www.recipezaar.com/399793</link>
<description>A little twist on the original chocolate Russian recipe, the
twist? A hint of Alaska *waves* HIYA OVER THERE! Overall a strong smooth
drink, even those who dislike strong drinks havedowned this one quick :D
-- posted by <a
href="http://www.recipezaar.com/member/1298866">More
Gun</a></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.recipezaar.com/399793</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:04:09 -0500</pubDate>
<source url="http://www.recipezaar.com">Recipezaar.com</source>
</item>
<item>
<title>Cream of Parsnip Soup With Crisp-Fried Pancetta</title>
<link>http://www.recipezaar.com/399794</link>
<description>from the LA Times For vegetarians, you can substitute
crisp-fried shallots: slice shallots thinly, dust them lightly with
flour and then deep-fry them until they are crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Do
not let them scorch. Season with salt before serving. -- posted by
<a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/member/372895">Karen in
OC</a></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.recipezaar.com/399794</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:04:25 -0500</pubDate>
<source url="http://www.recipezaar.com">Recipezaar.com</source>
</item>
<item>
<title>Spicy Mac N Cheese</title>
<link>http://www.recipezaar.com/399795</link>
<description>A three cheese mac with a little kick! -- posted by <a
href="http://www.recipezaar.com/member/1207515">Sarahdoo10</a></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.recipezaar.com/399795</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:04:36 -0500</pubDate>
<source url="http://www.recipezaar.com">Recipezaar.com</source>
</item>
<item>
<title>Pan Fried Tilapia from Sandra Lee</title>
<link>http://www.recipezaar.com/399796</link>
<description>Easy and Money Saving way to pan fry tilapia from Food
Network's Sandra Lee -- posted by <a
href="http://www.recipezaar.com/member/1207515">Sarahdoo10</a></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.recipezaar.com/399796</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:04:48 -0500</pubDate>
<source url="http://www.recipezaar.com">Recipezaar.com</source>
</item>
<item>
<title>Libby's Pumpkin Roll</title>
<link>http://www.recipezaar.com/399797</link>
<description>This recipe came from the label of Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin
-- posted by <a
href="http://www.recipezaar.com/member/1449931">Chef
#1449931</a></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.recipezaar.com/399797</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:05:50 -0500</pubDate>
<source url="http://www.recipezaar.com">Recipezaar.com</source>
</item>
<item>
<title>Butternut Squash Bake</title>
<link>http://www.recipezaar.com/399798</link>
<description>Butternut Squash -- posted by <a
href="http://www.recipezaar.com/member/1074341">Chef
#1074341</a></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.recipezaar.com/399798</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:05:56 -0500</pubDate>
<source url="http://www.recipezaar.com">Recipezaar.com</source>
</item>
<item>
<title>Spicy Maple Hot Sauce</title>
<link>http://www.recipezaar.com/399799</link>
<description>Very Spicy Pepper Sauce with a little bit of Sweetness. Sauce
may not taste very spicy when it first comes off the stove, it gets more
spicy with time. Let it sit a few days before using to allow flavours to
blend efficiently, But CAN be used right away. -- posted by <a
href="http://www.recipezaar.com/member/565305">Chef
#565305</a></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.recipezaar.com/399799</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:05:46 -0500</pubDate>
<source url="http://www.recipezaar.com">Recipezaar.com</source>
</item>
<item>
<title>Ali's Real Crab Crab Dip (Hot or Cold)</title>
<link>http://www.recipezaar.com/399800</link>
<description>This is a slightly spicy crab dip. May be served hot or cold.
To be served with toasted with ciabatta bread. YUM! I created this
recipe after eating a crab dip sandwich (ciabatta bread, swiss cheese
and crab dip) at The Marina Cafe in Jacksonville, NC. -- posted by
<a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/member/1449931">Chef
#1449931</a></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.recipezaar.com/399800</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:06:18 -0500</pubDate>
<source url="http://www.recipezaar.com">Recipezaar.com</source>
</item>
<item>
<title>Plain Pizza Base</title>
<link>http://www.recipezaar.com/399801</link>
<description>Plain pizza base made from scratch. It's easy and non messy.
I like to prepare this for kids pizza party as it is easy to roll and
makes about nine small thin-crust pizzas. You can roll it thick and make
about four 9&quot; pizzas. -- posted by <a
href="http://www.recipezaar.com/member/371693">evnn</a></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.recipezaar.com/399801</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:07:23 -0500</pubDate>
<source url="http://www.recipezaar.com">Recipezaar.com</source>
</item>
<item>
<title>Kani Salad (Imitation Crab Salad)</title>
<link>http://www.recipezaar.com/399802</link>
<description>I love this salad because it's not really a salad and it has
one of my favorite foods, Kani! Kani is a Japanese sushi item, also
called imitation crab and crab stick. This dish is great at parties. --
posted by <a
href="http://www.recipezaar.com/member/1449273">Nicola
Kwan</a></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.recipezaar.com/399802</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:07:13 -0500</pubDate>
<source url="http://www.recipezaar.com">Recipezaar.com</source>
</item>
<item>
<title>Triple Citrus Poppy Seed Cupcakes</title>
<link>http://www.recipezaar.com/399803</link>
<description>Recipe is from the Spice Islands website. -- posted by
<a
href="http://www.recipezaar.com/member/118840">SweetJezebel</a></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.recipezaar.com/399803</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:07:39 -0500</pubDate>
<source url="http://www.recipezaar.com">Recipezaar.com</source>
</item>
<item>
<title>Nuts on the Rocks! or Walnut Martini</title>
<link>http://www.recipezaar.com/399804</link>
<description>This is so Nutty yummy. -- posted by <a
href="http://www.recipezaar.com/member/58104">~Rita~</a></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.recipezaar.com/399804</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:08:19 -0500</pubDate>
<source url="http://www.recipezaar.com">Recipezaar.com</source>
</item>
<item>
<title>Simple Cheesecake</title>
<link>http://www.recipezaar.com/399805</link>
<description>Cheese cake made as simple as possible -- posted by <a
href="http://www.recipezaar.com/member/1448755">Chef
#1448755</a></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.recipezaar.com/399805</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:09:09 -0500</pubDate>
<source url="http://www.recipezaar.com">Recipezaar.com</source>
</item>
<item>
<title>Sooji Halwa (Low Fat/Sugar Version)</title>
<link>http://www.recipezaar.com/399806</link>
<description>This is a lower fat / lower sugar version of Sooji Halwa --
posted by <a
href="http://www.recipezaar.com/member/745046">Chef
#745046</a></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.recipezaar.com/399806</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:09:41 -0500</pubDate>
<source url="http://www.recipezaar.com">Recipezaar.com</source>
</item>
<item>
<title>Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Apple Cider Vinegar Sauce</title>
<link>http://www.recipezaar.com/399807</link>
<description>This is a much altered version of a recipe I found online a
few years ago. I simplified it and it actually tastes better than the
more difficult version. My family loves this recipe. My husband
literally drinks the sauce. These are great for 4 or for 24. Very easy
to scale up for large dinner parties. -- posted by <a
href="http://www.recipezaar.com/member/1438202">foodandwinelover</a></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.recipezaar.com/399807</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:11:04 -0500</pubDate>
<source url="http://www.recipezaar.com">Recipezaar.com</source>
</item>
<item>
<title>Pesto Feta Burger</title>
<link>http://www.recipezaar.com/399808</link>
<description>Delicious burger made with Pesto and Feta cheese. -- posted
by <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/member/1450381">Koch
Kevin</a></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.recipezaar.com/399808</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:11:26 -0500</pubDate>
<source url="http://www.recipezaar.com">Recipezaar.com</source>
</item>
<item>
<title>Rob's Mango and Chilli Chutney</title>
<link>http://www.recipezaar.com/399809</link>
<description>Adding 1 of the mangoes at the end, means that this chutney
retains a superb fresh flavour. Can be left in the fridge for 1 month or
preserved and canned for over 1 year (follow the canning notes link on
home page) Lovely with Indian or Mexican food or to enhance a cooked
meat and cheese platter. Add a spoonful to curries or mix with cold
shredded chicken, curry powder and mayonnaise for a lovely baked potato
or sandwich filling. Just make sure your mangoes are really ripe and
soft. -- posted by <a
href="http://www.recipezaar.com/member/1431918">robd16</a></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.recipezaar.com/399809</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:12:44 -0500</pubDate>
<source url="http://www.recipezaar.com">Recipezaar.com</source>
</item>
And then put them into into an XSL transform that grabs recreates this type of output, effectively I am converting this RSS file to and XSL file
CodePudding user response：
how would I be able to take the first 30 items from this RSS file
You could do something like:
<xsl:stylesheet version="1.0"
xmlns:xsl="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Transform">
<xsl:output method="xml" version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" indent="yes"/>
<xsl:template match="/rss">
<yourRoot>
<xsl:apply-templates select="channel/item[position() <= 30]" />
</yourRoot>
</xsl:template>
<xsl:template match="item">
<!-- your code for processing an item -->
</xsl:template>
</xsl:stylesheet>