On Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 4:48 AM, Jeromy Evans <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Niall Pemberton wrote: > > I just saw the following comment > > > > "FreeMarker is very similar to Velocity, as both are template > > languages that can be used outside of a Servlet container. The > > framework utilizes FreeMarker because FreeMarker has better error > > reporting. However, both are good alternatives to JSP." > > > > I've questioned that a few times myself. The paragraph doesn't do > FreeMarker much justice from a technical sense, but then again, most > Struts 2 users won't exploit the features FreeMarker offers above > Velocity, it has a much steeper learning curve, it's not as broadly > supported by IDE's and the syntax doesn't transfer easily to other > domains (ie.it's rare to find a interface designer that can read an html > FreeMarker template, but most can grasp the syntax of a velocity > template within a few moments). FreeMarker is technically superior in > (almost?) every way, but not always appropriate. > > We should link to/provide something that helps users decide what best > suits their circumstances, including the argument for and against JSP. > I don't think there will ever consensus to recommend one.
Thanks for the response. Perhaps you're right, but I think what you wrote sounds better than whats there ATM. Niall > At the same time it may be useful to compare these to why a JRuby-based > or Grails-based action/result may be more suitable. Blog anyone? --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
