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Article:		JSP 2.0: The New Deal, Part 1
Subject:		EL - I just don't get it!
Date:		2003-11-08 15:44:57
From:		psgivens
Response to: EL - I just don't get it!
Yes, you are missing some thing. An expression language allows a developer to sprinkle necessary logic where a programming language should not be. It allows for good MVC design without making the "view" any less robust. Also, because nested <> brackets don't make sense, the el expresion make much more sense than the JSP version. <option value="3" ${param.artist == 3 ? 'selected' : ''} > <option value="3" <%=param.artist == 3 ? "selected" : "" %> > Oh, and of course you are missing the main point. JSPs by nature are a templating technology, and as such, need a good templating language so that they are not muddied by code. Perl and .NET have very good ELs, why not Java? Phillip S. Givens

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