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Confusion with xslt:apply-templates

xsl:apply-templates is a fundamental element in XSLT (Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations) used to apply template rules to selected elements or nodes. It plays a crucial role in transforming XML documents into desired output formats. ### Key Points to Consider 1. xsl:apply-templates selects nodes to process. 2. It doesn't choose the template; it tells the XSLT processor which nodes to apply templates to. 3. The XSLT processor finds the appropriate template(s) based on the selected nodes. 4. Multiple templates can match the same node, allowing for different processing modes. ### How xsl:apply-templates Works 1. **Basic Usage**: Without a select attribute, xsl:apply-templates processes all child nodes of the current element. ```xslt <xsl:template match="/">   <html>     <body>       <h2>My CD Collection</h2>       <xsl:apply-templates/>     </body>   </html> </xsl:template> ``` 2. **With Select Attribute**: Th