This repository contains multiple projects using JTE (Java Template Engine) with Spring Boot. It demonstrates how to set up and use JTE in a Spring Boot application, offering a lightweight and performant alternative to other templating engines like Thymeleaf.
While Thymeleaf is a popular choice for Spring Boot applications, JTE offers several advantages:
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Performance: JTE compiles templates to Java bytecode, resulting in very efficient runtime execution. This can lead to better performance, especially for high-traffic applications.
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Compile-time checking: JTE performs extensive compile-time checks, catching many errors (like missing parameters or incorrect types) during compilation rather than at runtime. This can significantly improve development productivity and reduce runtime errors.
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Simpler syntax: JTE uses a syntax that's very close to Java, making it easier for Java developers to pick up. As seen in the
index.jtefile, the syntax is intuitive and closely resembles Java code. -
Lightweight: JTE is a more lightweight library compared to Thymeleaf, with fewer dependencies and a smaller footprint.
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Better IDE support: Because JTE compiles to Java, it can leverage existing Java tooling, often resulting in better IDE support, including features like code completion and refactoring.
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Hot reloading: JTE supports hot reloading of templates in development mode without requiring a server restart, which can speed up the development process.
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Precompilation: JTE allows you to precompile templates, which can be useful for detecting errors early and improving startup times in production.
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Explicit over implicit: JTE favors explicit declarations (like
@paramfor parameters) over implicit conventions, making templates more self-documenting and easier to understand.