Re: XSLT20: matching-substring and non-matching-substring vs "optional"

* Michael Kay wrote:
>In my view the language of the spec is correct. X is optional and Y is
>optional, therefore both X and Y are optional. If anyone is in any doubt
>about the meaning, the formal grammar makes it clear (as does the remainder
>of the sentence).

Regardless of whether it's correct, it's awkward and superfluous. As
the Process document notes, W3C strives for a high level of editorial
quality in addition to plain formal correctness.
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