Templating engines also offer simple looping capabilities. Templating engines are generally a much simpler solution than JSP plus custom tags. Select a technology that meets your needs. Don't be misled by Sun's JSP bias. Tea and WebMacro aren't the only game in town, either.
Some alternatives are Cocoon , Velocity , and Enhydra .
If you're architecting or retooling an application, check out all your options. Return to Conference Coverage .