9 Simple Template Language (STL)

There are many template languages available. The Simple Template Language distinct attributes are:

• it is so simple it can be described as minimalist;

• it enforces strict separation of presentation and logic, it is not possible to mix Python code into a template;

• very easy to learn, high productivity, very fast.

Here there is a snippet:

    <h2>Task Tracker</h2>
    <div stl:repeat="task tasks"
         xmlns:stl="http://xml.itools.org/namespaces/stl">
      <h4>${task/title} (<em>${task/state}</em>)</h4>
      <p>${task/description}</p>
    </div>

I like to define STL as a descriptive language. It is amazing how many template languages are out there that allow to put Python code inside a template, and call it a feature.