Java: View Technologies and Frameworks - SiteMesh

SiteMesh

• SiteMesh is an HTML templating framework based on the "Decoration" model.
• It allows for the creation of a 'decoration' template which is then applied to any other HTML to generate a new HTML.
• The newly generated HTML contains elements from the original HTML blended into the template.
• This allows for the original HTML to be very simple and devoid of any formatting or layout specification. The template, in turn, is devoid of any actual information.
• Blending the two allows for a consistent look and feel for all web pages.
• Competitor: Tiles