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Dynamic JSP

Dynamic JSP is a new term. It's so new that there really isn't a generic term for this type of process. The term that best describes this process is “automatic code generation.” Personally, I coined the term Dynamic JSP in my previous writings because it's easier to write and makes more sense. Dynamic JSP refers to the ability to change the JSP page programmatically. Because JSP can be interpreted at runtime, any changes made will be compiled and a revised JSP page can then run automatically.

Although it was always possible to create Dynamic JSP pages, in the past it wasn't very practical because the string parsing would be difficult. In practice, this meant only complicated code engines would dynamically modify JSP pages. However, ...