How does FreeMarker handle null values?
The most common method of detecting for empty or null values uses the has_content function and the trim function. The has_content function is often used with another built-in FreeMarker function to detect for null values.
What is eval in FreeMarker?
eval. This built-in evaluates a string as an FTL expression. eval returns the number 3. (To render a template that’s stored in a string, use the interpret built-in instead.)
Is Thymeleaf faster than JSP?
From what I read, Thymeleaf is pretty slow compared to other templating languages, while JSP is very fast, with FreeMarker and Velocity coming close. However, Thymeleaf supports natural templates (templates that will render nicely in your browser even if you don’t run them through the template engine).
Should I use Thymeleaf or JSP?
Thymeleaf is way better in my opinion because it have good underlying priciples and exploits natural behaviour of browsers. Jsp makes html hard to read, it becomes weird mixture of html and java code which makes a lot of problems in comunication between designer – developer.
Should I use JSP or Thymeleaf?
How can I detect a null value in FreeMarker?
FreeMarker has built-in functions to detect for variables. The most common method of detecting for empty or null values uses the has_content function and the trim function. The has_content function, in the case of Accelerator, returns with a boolean value determining whether or not the provided variable exists.
What does 3 has content do in FreeMarker?
3 has_content, next to null-checking, also checks if the value is not empty. This works for strings, sequences, hashes or collections. If the object is a date, boolean or a number, then it acts as non-empty. For all other types it will act as empty.
Why do I get null value in accelerator?
Null values and empty values are commonly encountered within Accelerator due to missing data within the external datasource. FreeMarker has built-in functions to detect for variables.
Is there a language for NULL values in messagegears?
FreeMarker is a templating language supported in the MessageGears Templates. More information about FreeMarker can be found in the FreeMarker documentation. Null values and Empty values are ever-present problems when working with data.