HSX

HSX is a cool tool that lets you use literal XML syntax right in your Haskell source code! This means you can write XML directly in your code, making things a lot easier. To make this happen, the trhsx preprocessor takes those .hsx files and turns them into regular .hs files. It translates that XML syntax into function calls, which create XML values in the right forms.

How trhsx Works

The trhsx preprocessor is pretty smart. It takes that literal XML syntax and changes it into a series of function calls. Any project can jump on board with this syntax by just providing definitions for those functions. Plus, the XML values created will be exactly what you specify, without any added assumptions or info about types.

Using XMLGenerator for Better Code Reusability

The XMLGenerator module sets up some typeclasses that cover all those functions injected by the preprocessor. If your project uses these classes to provide meanings for the injected syntax, you'll be able to use any functions written with these classes. This means better code reusability compared to each project defining its own meanings for the XML syntax.

Mixing Different Types in One Module

You can actually use the literal syntax at different types within the same module thanks to these classes! Now, achieving this might sound tricky, but don't worry—the XMLGenerator module has got all the tools you need to make it work smoothly.

If you're looking to dive deeper into HSX and see how it can help with your projects, check out more details on This page!