[#WW-581] JSP Tags should support better syntax

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JSP Tags should support better syntax

Created: 30/Jun/04 11:22 AM Updated: 17/Oct/04 11:30 PM

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Expression Language

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Fix Version/s:

2.1.4

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There has been a lot of discussion on the mailing list about making the expression syntax more friendly (https://webwork.dev.java.net/servlets/BrowseList?list=dev&by=thread&from=81257). The complaints revolve around the use of single quote syntax. A solution should be provided that does not break EL expressions in JSP 2.0 and one that provides backwords compatability for existing applications using the tags.

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Gavin Las - [30/Jun/04 09:23 PM ]

Possible choices for indicating that an attributes needs to be evaluated:
"${...}" or "@{...}" or "=..."

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Patrick Lightbody - [17/Oct/04 11:30 PM ]

OK, I've added an attribute called "webwork.tag.altSyntax" that should address this. You must use %{}. It ONLY works for attributes that evaluate to Strings, with the exception being the ww:property tag. All other tag attributes will work like they did before (meaning list, maxlength, etc will be evaluated)